Rose Byrne’s Psychological Drama With Near-Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Score Is Now Streaming At The Best Time

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Rose Byrne has built a successful career over the past three decades. She started with small roles in films like Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, Troy, and Marie Antoinette, and then gained recognition for her work in the legal drama Damages. She’s also become known for her roles in the Insidious and X-Men series, and for her comedic performances in popular movies like Bridesmaids and the Neighbors films.

While most people now know her for funny roles – she’s focused on comedy for the past 15 years – Byrne is a versatile actress capable of deeply moving dramatic performances. Her new film, a psychological drama with comedic elements, gives her a chance to showcase that range and is now available to watch.

If I Had Legs I’d Kick You Is Now Streaming After Rose Byrne’s Oscar Nomination

Last year, actress Byrne starred in the comedy-drama If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, playing Linda, a therapist and mother who is going through a difficult time. The film was directed by Mary Bronstein and produced by A24, and also features Conan O’Brien, Danielle Macdonald, and ASAP Rocky. As of January 30th, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You is now available to stream on HBO Max for all subscribers.

The movie and its lead actress are getting a boost at just the right moment. Byrne recently received an Oscar nomination for Best Actress, a testament to her powerful performance. Since the film first premiered over a year ago at Sundance, critics and audiences have consistently praised her work.

A review in ScreenRant by Mae Abdulbaki praised the film as a career high for its lead actress, and many other reviews agree. This strong performance is a major reason why If I Had Legs I’d Kick You has received a 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes – just a few points away from a perfect score.

Byrne has continued to reflect on that feeling, and her Oscar nomination was the perfect ending to a remarkable awards season. She’s received significant recognition for her work in If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, including a Silver Bear at the Berlin Film Festival, a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy, and nominations from several other prestigious organizations like the Critics’ Choice Awards, Actor Awards, and BAFTA.

My predictions currently place Byrne as the second most likely to win Best Actress at the 2026 Oscars. However, many people haven’t had a chance to see the film yet. Now that If I Had Legs I’d Kick You is available to stream on HBO Max, more people will likely watch it, and that should increase support for Byrne’s outstanding performance.

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2026-01-30 16:29