After being surprisingly shut out of the Academy Awards, directorHalina Reijn’s erotic thrillerBabygirlhas some reason to celebrate.
By comparison, the drama-thrillerConclave, which arguably targets a similar demographic, also cost roughly the same.
ButConclavehas made more than $80 million worldwide, thanks mainly to its spectacular awards season run.
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How Does ‘Babygirl’ Compare to Other A24 Movies at the Box Office?
It’s currently trailingHereticandCivil Warbut has overtakenWe Live in Time.
Globally, the film has overtakenRoom,Spring Breakers, andPriscilla.
Babygirl follows a high-powered CEO, played by Kidman, who jeopardizes her career and family by engaging in a risky affair with her much younger intern, portrayed by Dickinson. The movie explores themes of power dynamics and desire, drawing inspiration from films likeIndecent ProposalandBasic Instinct.
The movie explores themes of power dynamics and desire, drawing inspiration from films likeIndecent ProposalandBasic Instinct.
