10 Best Movies Like Babygirl

Warning: The following contains minor spoilers for Babygirl, now in theatersFans of Little baby There are many options to choose from in the erotic thriller subgenre. The last film of Bodies Bodies Bodies director Halina Reijn has hit theaters, delivering a vulnerable performance from Nicole Kidman in this erotic thriller. Kidman's Romy, a wealthy and successful CEO, is dissatisfied with her sex life despite seemingly having it all. All that changes when she meets an intern willing to indulge his repressed fantasies, leading to an affair that could cost her everything.

Nicole Kidman's erotic thriller captivated some viewers. However, it's definitely proving to be an acquired taste. girl's The Rotten Tomatoes audience score is more controversial, highlighting how controversial the film's subject matter is. Anyway, viewers may be wondering what other erotic thrillers they should check out nextand there is plenty to choose from, like the classic Fatal Attraction or the most recent Sanctuary. Little babyThe ending of also features a mid-life crisis, unlike many others, so films like Bitch of the night and Good luck to you Leo Grande are more in that sense.

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Sanctuary (2023)

A story about sexual (and relationship) power plays

Sanctuary is an erotic thriller that will scratch the itch left by the intense, sexual emotions of Little baby. Sanctuary combines the erotic elements of Little baby with more dangerous potential. As girl's Romy, Sanctuary centers on Christopher Abbott's Hal Porterfield, a wealthy businessman who appears to be dominated in unique ways to feel sexually satisfied. Unlike Romy, he looks outside his workplace for this satisfaction.hiring Margaret Qualley's Rebecca, a professional dominatrix.

When Hal is about to inherit his father's hotel chain, he decides he can no longer stay with his dominatrix because the risk is greater now. Rebecca is not willing to leave, so she threatens to blackmail Hal. This leads to an engaging power play that leaves the audience wondering if this is a legitimate threat or just part of their game. Sanctuary is an erotic thriller that delves into dark romantic comedy territory at times, and it's a wild ride taken by its two incredible handles.

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Types of Kindness (2024)

The power of control (and the desire to be controlled)

As Sanctuary, Types of kindness features Margaret Qualley alongside a stellar ensemble of Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Willem Dafoe, Hong Chau and Mamoudou Athie. Types of kindness is Yorgos Lanthimos' bizarre anthology drama made up of three separate stories that feature the same actors in different roles. Of all three stories, the first, “The Death of RMF” is what will speak most to fans of Little babycentered on a power dynamic that explores issues of domination and satisfaction.

In this one, Plemons' character, Robert Fletcher, allows his boss to control every aspect of his life. He is given detailed instructions on how to live his life, from what he eats to whether or not he will have a child with his wife. Robert reaches his limit, however, when his boss asks him to kill a man. Although it is not an overtly sexual relationship, The power dynamics explored in "The Death of RMF", as well as the lack of control Robert feels in general, are similar to some of the themes explored in Little baby.

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Fatal Attraction (1987)

An erotic thriller that takes a deadly turn

One of the most famous erotic thrillers of the 20th century is Fatal Attractionwhich was nominated for six Oscars and inspired a TV show of the same name (even though Paramount+ canceled it after just one season). Fatal Attraction is centered on a case gone horribly wrong. The film stars Glenn Close as Alex, who becomes obsessed with her lover, Michael Douglas' Dan. This obsession becomes increasingly uncomfortable, eventually putting Dan and his wife's lives in danger.

In the heart of Little baby This is the case Romy has with her intern, Samuel, and things eventually come to a dramatic head. Romy's career and stable life with her family are at risk, reflecting the ruinous consequences of her relationship being exposed. A similar (although more intense) sense of danger is present in Fatal Attraction for Dan and his wife. For those who liked Little baby but I wanted something a little more dangerous or deadly, Fatal Attraction you can scratch that itch.

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Bound (1996)

An underrated Wachowski classic

While Fatal Attraction In case it's not something to root for, Linked offers a case story that leaves audiences hoping the stars can run off into the sunset together. The first feature film directed by the Wachowskis – and one of Wachowaski's best films to date – Linked stars Jennifer Tillie as Violet, a woman in a relationship with a gangster, Joe Pantoliano's Caesar. However, his new neighbor Corky, played by Gina Gershon, catches his attention. Sparks fly and the two begin an affair, leading to a plan to help Violet escape her cruel boyfriend and set herself up for the rest of her life.

The Wachowskis nailed it with their first feature film, even if it was overshadowed by its iconic sci-fi follow-up, The Matrix. Linked It's not just a love story, it's a gripping crime thriller. These women are trying to get a happy ending while at the same time attacking a dangerous man who already has little regard for his girlfriend's well-being and feelings. For audiences looking for another case story with higher risks, Linked It's perfect for thatand features some worth rooting for.

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Love Bleeding Lies (2024)

One of the best crime thrillers of 2024

Linked walked like that Love is bleeding could run. Although Rose Glass' sophomore film isn't about a case like in Linkedthat's it an erotic crime thriller that embraces the motto "be gay and commit crime". Starring Kristen Stewart as Lou, the daughter of Ed Harris' crime boss Lou Sr., the film follows Lou as she falls quickly and hard in love with Jackie, an aspiring bodybuilder with nowhere to call home and who makes a decision impulsive behavior that causes serious problems for the couple.

The enthusiasm of his passion, as well as the performance-enhancing drugs Jackie takes, lead to a deadly situation that becomes increasingly dangerous. Jackie and Lou are obsessed with each other, enabling dangerous and troubling behaviors in each other, similar to how Romy and Samuel enable each other despite known risks. However, the bets Love is bleedingwhich is Kristen Stewart's highest-rated film, are much higher, and there is no denying the passion that Lou and Jackie have for each other, especially given the electric chemistry between Stewart and O'Brian.

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Eyes Wide Shut (1999)

The last film from a legendary director

For another erotic thriller starring Nicole Kidman, the recommendation will always be Eyes wide closed, which holds the record for longest continuous filming at 400 days - a record Hollywood never wants to beat. Directed by Stanley Kubrick, Eyes wide closed is about a husband, Tom Cruise's Dr. William Harford, reeling from the revelation that his wife, Nicole Kidman's Alice, considered having an affair years ago. This sets off a bizarre journey of introspection that takes him through a hidden world charged with eroticism.

Similar to your character in Little babyKidman's character in Eyes wide closed Alice is sexually dissatisfied and has considered infidelity. Romy goes a step further by starting an affair. Despite this, the two characters have a lot in common as they try to deal with marriages that leave them yearning for more elsewhere. However, where Little baby It's the wife's story, Eyes wide closed It's her husband'sfocusing mainly on William's internal struggle.

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Challengers (2024)

Tennis has never been so sexy

One of the best films of 2024, Challengers came out the same year as Little baby and serves as an erotic foil for Kidman's latest exploration of the genre. Of Call me by your name director Luca Guadagnino, Challengers It's a sports drama that turned into a love triangle. featuring Zendeya's Tashi Donaldson, Mike Faist's Art Donaldson, and Josh O'Connor's Patrick Zweig. The film's focus on their dynamic ultimately centers on the drama that erupts between two former best friends driven apart by their ambitions, both on the tennis court and with Tashi.

Art, married to Tashi, has suffered a string of recent defeats, but a match against his former best friend and Tashi's ex-boyfriend, Patrick, reignites the fire within, leading to a close match and lots of drama. How with Little babythere is a clear power play being explored in Challengers. This is emphasized by the competitive nature of these three tennis players. This is Guadagnino's best-paced film to date, with the interpersonal drama feeling like a tennis match.

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Anora (2024)

A story about sex that's more focused on the people than the act

Another 2,024 movie fans Little baby should check it anora. This is another unconventional romancewhere exotic dancer Ani (played by Mikey Madison) makes a financial deal with the son of a Russian oligarch. However, this soon turns into a real relationship and marriage, something her family disapproves of so much that they go to extreme lengths to annul the marriage altogether.

Like Nicole Kidman in Little babyMikey Madison gives a raw, vulnerable performance in a potentially shallow role that earned her a Golden Globe nomination and will likely make her an Oscar contender. Furthermore, this is another home run for director Sean Baker, who once again makes an incredibly empathetic filmone that treats Ani like a complex person, not the butt of a joke. This gives it another similarity to Little babywhich is deeply focused on the characters beyond the sexual emotions of the plot.

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Good luck to you, Big Leo (2022)

Not every story about sexual exploitation needs to be so serious

Good luck to you, Big Leo is a small, intimate film starring Emma Thompson as Nancy Stokes, a widow trying to rediscover herself sexually. Like Nicole Kidman's Romy, Nancy was sexually repressed throughout her marriage. Unlike Romy, Nancy accepted this until her husband's death. Now, she's ready to try and resolve that by hiring a sex worker, Daryl McCormack's Leo Grande, leading to a surprisingly sweet encounter.

Although Romy knows which fantasies turn her on, much of it is new to Nancy. As a result, Good luck to you, Big Leo gently eases Nancy and the audience into this relationship with Leo. Kind and gentle is the best way to describe how Leo, as well as the filmmakers, are towards Nancy, thus leading to a unique coming of age story for an older womanwhich leads Nancy to love herself more and feel more comfortable with her body and sexuality.

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Bitch of the Night (2024)

A story of femininity

Released in the same month as Little baby, Bitch of the night is a much wilder coming-of-age comedy than Good luck to you, Big Leo. the film focuses on a middle-aged mother and wife, with Amy Adams portraying the unnamed mother. The woman feels like a shell of her former self until she begins to embrace a more animalistic and unapologetic side. So much so, she thinks she's turning into a dog at night.

Bitch of the night explores the ugly side of motherhood and how much of the work a mother does can be ignored by others, like the mother's anonymous husband. Like Romy in Little babyAdam's character reveals her frustrations with her role as a wife and mother, but this goes beyond just her sexual frustrations and desires. Both Bitch of the night and Little baby highlight the natural dichotomy that women can experience in their lives, finding liberation and fulfillment in surprising ways.