Nicole Kidman’s highly anticipated thriller Babygirl is set to be released in cinemas this month – but there are a number of steamy films you can watch to tide you over.
Nicole Kidman’s steamy thriller is just around the corner, and we’ve got three films you should watch while you wait.
Set to hit the big screen on January 10, Babygirl has been causing quite a stir on social media with its risque storyline. Kidman plays Romy, a successful CEO who seems to have it all until she finds herself drawn to her young intern, Samuel.
Their passionate affair soon threatens to bring down Romy’s career and family life.
After the film’s trailer dropped in October 2024, fans were quick to label it the “naughtiest film of the year” and early reviews seem to agree.
As we eagerly await the release, here are three steamy thrillers you can stream now to tide you over, reports the Mirror.
Lady Chatterley’s Lover
Based on the scandalous 20th century novel by D. H Lawrence, Lady Chatterley’s Lover was deemed too explicit for the British public until 1960.
Fast forward sixty years, and Netflix brought the sizzling story to the masses in an adaptation starring Emma Corrin and Jack O’Connell.
The plot follows a Lady who falls out of love with her husband and embarks on a heated affair with a worker on their estate. As their bond deepens, they hatch a plan to start a new life together.
While the movie is packed with erotic scenes, it also sheds light on gender and class inequality during that era.
Portrait of a Lady on Fire
The critically acclaimed Portrait of a Lady on Fire set Rotten Tomatoes ablaze with a scorching 97% rating.
Journey back to 18th century France and meet Marianne, who’s tasked with painting the aristocratic Heloise’s wedding portrait.
But brushes and canvases lead to a tender and fiery affair that goes beyond the usual tale of forbidden love, delving deep into female passion and LGBTQ+ desire. Starring the enigmatic Noemie Merlant and Adèle Haenel – who bid adieu to acting.
Eyes Wide Shut
Flash to Eyes Wide Shut, where Nicole Kidman delves into the world of erotic mystery thick with Kubricks signature tension.
Adapted from Arthur Schnitzlers Traumnovelle, the film twists through the psyche of a doctor hunting for a raunchy adventure after discovering his wife’s sexual fantasies.
With Kubrick’s final directorial nod, this thriller pulls focus on the psychological drama between Tom Cruise and Kidman’s characters, far more than mere physical lust.
Over the years, critics have continuously extolled the virtues of this movie, commended by a Rotten Tomatoes consensus, which read: “Kubrick’s intense study of the human psyche yields an impressive cinematic work.”