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Sorry, Baby 2025
Black comedyComedy-dramaIndependent
Sorry, Baby represents a 2025 American black comedy-drama film penned and helmed by Eva Victor during their feature directing entrance. Featuring Victor, Naomi Ackie, Louis Cancelmi, Kelly McCormack, Lucas Hedges, and John Carroll Lynch in starring roles. This movie centers on a secluded college literature professor battling depression after experiencing sexual assault.
The motion picture made its global debut at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on January 27, earning the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award and garnering extensive critical praise. A24 distributed the film in select U.S. cinemas on June 27, subsequently extending nationwide on July 25. The production earned $3.3 million globally compared to a near-$1.5 million budget. Regarding acting recognition, Victor received a nomination at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama. For directing achievements, Victor secured the Best Directorial Debut award from the National Board of Review and was shortlisted for Best Original Screenplay at the 31st Critics' Choice Awards.
Cast
- Eva VictorAgnes Ward
- Naomi AckieLydie
- Lucas HedgesGavin
- Louis CancelmiPreston Decker
- Kelly McCormackNatasha
- John Carroll LynchPete
- Hettienne ParkEleanor Winston
- E. R. FightmasterFran
- Cody ReissDevin
- Jordan MendozaLogan
- Jonathan Mylesthe man she thought was Decker
- Liz BishopElizabeth
- Natalie Rotter-LaitmanClaire
- Alison Wachtlerclerk
- Priscilla ManningAndrea Fuller
- Celeste OlivaSophie
- Chhoyang CheshatsangThomas
- Conor Patrick SweeneyJeremy
Crew
- Director
- Eva Victor
- Writer
- Eva Victor
- Producer
- Adele Romanski, Mark Ceryak, Barry Jenkins
- Cinematography
- Mia Cioffi Henry
- Editing
- Alex O'Flinn, Randi Atkins
- Music
- Lia Ouyang Rusli
Details
- Production
- Big Beach, High Frequency Entertainment, Pastel, Tango Entertainment
- Distributor
- A24
- Budget
- $1.5 million
- Box office
- $3.3 million
