Babygirl, an upcoming erotic thriller, is set to release on December 25, 2024. Written and directed by Halina Reijn, the movie features a carefully composed soundtrack by Cristobal Tapia de Veer. The music plays a key role in shaping the film’s atmosphere, capturing its themes of power dynamics, vulnerability, and forbidden relationships.
With 12 tracks ranging from ambient pieces to intense compositions, the soundtrack is designed to complement the film’s story and emotional beats.
The film premiered at the 81st Venice International Film Festival, where Nicole Kidman received the Volpi Cup for Best Actress for her role as Romy Mathis. Babygirl explores the complexities of relationships within a professional setting, and its soundtrack is an essential component that emphasizes key moments of tension and emotion.
A complete guide to all the songs in Babygirl
Cristobal Tapia de Veer’s score for Babygirl consists of 12 tracks that reflect the mood and themes of the film:
- Mommy's Dollhouse (1:38)
- Whatever You Tell Me To Do (1:25)
- No No (2:02)
- Mentor (1:08)
- Pain (1:55)
- Waking Up (0:42)
- Whatever I Tell You To Do (0:46)
- Pool (2:40)
- If I Wanna Be Humiliated, I’m Gonna Pay Someone To Do It (1:47)
- Come Back (1:04)
- Wolves (2:47)
- Babygirl (2:20)
What is Babygirl about? More details explored
Babygirl follows Romy Mathis (Nicole Kidman), a high-ranking CEO in New York City, as she becomes involved in a relationship with her much younger intern, Samuel (Harris Dickinson). The story examines the complexities of power dynamics, professional boundaries, and the personal consequences of their affair.
As Romy’s relationship with Samuel deepens, it begins to affect her marriage to Jacob Mathis (Antonio Banderas) and her relationship with her daughters. The film delves into how these power imbalances and personal choices ripple through both her professional and personal life.
The official synopsis of the movie reads:
"A high-powered CEO puts her career and family on the line when she begins a torrid affair with a much younger intern."
Moreover, Babygirl has received significant recognition across major film festivals and award circuits. At the 81st Venice International Film Festival, the film was nominated for the prestigious Golden Lion, while Nicole Kidman won the Volpi Cup for Best Actress for her role as Romy Mathis.
At the Gotham Awards, it earned nominations for Best Feature and Outstanding Lead Performance (Kidman). The National Board of Review named it one of the Top Ten Films of 2024, with Kidman winning Best Actress.
Additional nominations came from the Michigan Movie Critics Guild, Phoenix Critics Circle, New York Film Critics Online, Dallas–Fort Worth Film Critics Association, and Florida Film Critics Circle, solidifying Kidman’s performance as a standout of the year.
The Palm Springs International Film Festival honored her with the International Star Award and named director Halina Reijn as one of its Directors to Watch. Additionally, the film received pending nominations at prestigious upcoming ceremonies, including the Golden Globe Awards, Satellite Awards, and AACTA International Awards.
Notably, Harris Dickinson was honored with the Virtuoso Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, further highlighting the film’s celebrated performances.
Cast details of Babygirl
The film features a cast led by Nicole Kidman in the role of Romy Mathis.
- Nicole Kidman portrays Romy, a CEO navigating the consequences of her personal and professional decisions. Her performance earned her the Volpi Cup for Best Actress at the Venice International Film Festival.
- Harris Dickinson plays Samuel, Romy’s intern, whose charm and ambition disrupt her carefully structured world.
- Antonio Banderas is Jacob Mathis, Romy’s husband, whose presence adds complexity to the family dynamics.
- Sophie Wilde stars as Esme, Romy’s assistant, offering a perspective on the unfolding events.
- Esther McGregor and Vaughan Reilly portray Romy and Jacob’s daughters, Isabel and Nora, whose experiences provide insight into the familial impact of Romy’s decisions.
- Additional cast members include Gaite Jansen, Izabel Mar, Victor Slezak, Anoop Desai, and Dolly Wells, among others.
Babygirl is set to be released in theaters in the United States and Canada on December 25, 2024.