If i had legs i’d kick you

TL;DR:

The phrase is a 2025 A24 film title by Mary Bronstein.
Rose Byrne won a Golden Globe on January 11, 2026.
The film follows a mother under extreme caregiving stress.
Critics praise Byrne’s raw, grounded performance.
U.S. streaming is expected on HBO Max from January 30, 2026

It is the title of Mary Bronstein’s 2025 feature, released by A24. The story follows Linda, a therapist and mother, pushed to breaking point by her child’s illness and a string of crises. Rose Byrne plays Linda with grit and restraint.

The film premiered at Sundance on January 24, 2025. It expanded in U.S. theaters in October 2025. Festival buzz grew into awards momentum through late 2025.

What just happened

On January 11, 2026, Rose Byrne won Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globes for this role. People reported highlights from her speech and the playful note about her partner missing the ceremony. The Guardian’s awards wrap lists Byrne among the night’s winners. An AP round-up confirms the key results and context of the show held in Los Angeles.

These wins cap a months-long run of critic awards and nominations. The National Board of Review named Byrne Best Actress on December 3, 2025, signaling strong support ahead of the major guilds.

What the film is about

Linda is drowning in responsibility. Her daughter’s condition requires careful feeding and constant monitoring. A housing disaster forces them into a shabby motel. Linda’s husband is away at sea for weeks. Sleep runs thin, tempers fray, and small hassles snowball into a crisis.

Bronstein frames these pressures with surreal touches that mirror Linda’s mind. Strange motel nights, a living ceiling, and off-kilter encounters keep viewers off balance. The mood is anxious, intimate, and often bleakly funny.

Why critics responded

Reviewers point to three strengths.

Byrne’s performance. She strips away glamor. Her energy is taut, tired, and humane.
A precise view of caregiving. The film sits with the daily grind, not big plot twists.
Confident direction. Bronstein turns cramped spaces into pressure cookers. The result feels personal and sharp.

Byrne’s Globe win reflects that consensus. It follows regional critic prizes through December, plus high-profile nominations at the Spirit Awards and Critics Choice.

Where you can watch

As of January 12, 2026, the film is still rolling out on platforms by region. Variety’s January streaming guide lists an HBO Max debut on January 30, 2026 in the U.S. Some storefronts offer digital purchase in select markets. Availability varies by country.

If you are in India, aggregator pages show no local streaming yet. Expect regional dates to lag the U.S. window.

What happens next

Awards season continues through February and March. Byrne’s Globe win boosts her Best Actress chances. Watch for the SAG-style ceremonies and the Independent Spirit Awards in mid-February.

Streaming will widen the audience. Expect renewed conversation about caregiving stories and the film’s surreal flourishes once it hits HBO Max.

Quick background and timeline

January 24, 2025, Sundance premiere.
October 2025, U.S. theatrical release.
December 3, 2025, National Board of Review names Byrne Best Actress.
January 11, 2026, Byrne wins the Golden Globe.
January 30, 2026, planned HBO Max U.S. streaming start.

Fast facts table

Item	Detail
Title	If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
Writer-director	Mary Bronstein
Lead actor	Rose Byrne
U.S. distributor	A24
Premiere	January 24, 2025, Sundance
Notable win	Golden Globe, Best Actress, January 11, 2026
U.S. streaming target	HBO Max, January 30, 2026

Why it matters

The film gives shape to invisible labor at home. It shows how caregiving stress can warp time, space, and identity. Byrne’s win brings that story to a wider crowd. More people will seek it out once streaming lands.