With Nicole Kidman’s sultry thriller Babygirl set to hit cinemas on January 10, fans of the genre can get ready for the film’s arrival by watching three other raunchy movies.
Babygirl has been making waves on social media with its racy plot, which sees Kidman play Romy, a powerful CEO whose life is turned upside down by a torrid affair with her young intern, Samuel.
Since the trailer dropped in October 2024, fans have been eagerly anticipating the film’s release, with some even branding it the “naughtiest film of the year”.
Early reviews seem to back up this claim, and viewers can get in the mood with these three erotic thrillers available to stream now.
Lady Chatterley’s Lover
This Netflix adaptation of D. H Lawrence’s classic novel stars Emma Corrin and Jack O’Connell and tells the story of a Lady who embarks on a passionate affair with a worker on her estate after falling out of love with her husband, reports the Mirror.
As their connection deepens, they devise a plan to build a new life together.
While the film features explicit content, it also explores themes of gender and class inequality during the period.
Lady Chatterley’s Lover is available to stream on Netflix.
Portrait of a Lady on Fire
With an impressive 97% score on Rotten Tomatoes, Portrait of a Lady on Fire transports audiences to 18th century France, where artist Marianne is tasked with painting a wedding portrait of the aristocratic Heloise.
As they spend time together, their relationship deepens into an intense but fleeting romance.
Celebrated for its exploration of female and LGBTQ+ desire, this French drama features Noemie Merlant and Adele Haenel, who has since stepped away from the film industry.
Portrait of a Lady on Fire is available for streaming on ITVX.
Eyes Wide Shut
Nicole Kidman’s familiarity with the genre of erotic thrillers shines through in Stanley Kubrick’s 1999 film Eyes Wide Shut.
Adapted from Arthur Schnitzler’s novella ‘Traumnovelle’ (Dream Story), the plot revolves around a doctor who embarks on a nocturnal quest for a sexual adventure after discovering his wife’s fantasies about another man.
Kubrick’s last cinematic offering delves more into the psychology of the central couple, portrayed by then-real-life couple Tom Cruise and Kidman, rather than the sexual aspects.
For years, critics have lauded the film, with the Rotten Tomatoes consensus, praising it: “Kubrick’s intense study of the human psyche yields an impressive cinematic work.”
Eyes Wide Shut is available for streaming on Netflix.
Babygirl releases in cinemas on January 10.