No Hard Feelings is a 2023 American romantic comedy film directed by Gene Stupnitsky from a screenplay by Stupnitsky and John Phillips. The film stars Jennifer Lawrence, Matthew Broderick, Laura Benanti, and Andrew Barth Feldman. The film follows a woman who takes an unusual job offer to date a socially awkward son in exchange for getting a car she needs. The film was released in the United States on May 19, 2023, by Sony Pictures Releasing.
Maddie Barker (Jennifer Lawrence) is a young woman who is at a low point in her life. She’s strapped for cash, and her car and home are both on the verge of being repossessed. Desperate for a way out, she takes an unusual job offer from Laird (Matthew Broderick) and Allison Becker (Laura Benanti). In exchange for dating their socially awkward son, Percy Becker (Andrew Barth Feldman), Maddie will get a car that she needs.
Of course, no one told Percy about the deal. And he’s completely bewildered when a beautiful older woman like Maddie aggressively comes on to him. Anyone else would have been scared off by Percy’s inept response to being courted. But not Maddie. She’s willing to go all the way, and then even farther than that.
No Hard Feelings is a hilarious and heartwarming comedy about desperation and deception. Jennifer Lawrence gives a tour-de-force performance as Maddie, a woman who will do whatever it takes to get what she wants. Matthew Broderick and Laura Benanti are also excellent as Laird and Allison Becker, the parents who are willing to go to any lengths to help their son find love. And Andrew Barth Feldman is a scene-stealer as Percy, the socially awkward son who is completely oblivious to the fact that he’s being used as a pawn in his parents’ scheme.
If you’re looking for a good laugh, No Hard Feelings is the movie for you.
