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No Hard Feelings

No Hard Feelings is a 2023 American sex comedy film directed by Gene Stupnitsky from a screenplay by Stupnitsky and John Phillips.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

No Hard Feelings is a 2023 American sex comedy film directed by Gene Stupnitsky from a screenplay by Stupnitsky and John Phillips. It stars Jennifer Lawrence as a cash-strapped woman hired by wealthy parents to date their socially awkward 19-year-old son before he leaves for college. The film was released theatrically in the United States by Sony Pictures Releasing on June 23, 2023.

Plot

The story centers on Maddie Barker, a woman facing financial trouble who responds to an ad from affluent parents seeking someone to date their introverted son Percy before he starts college. The arrangement leads to a summer of awkward and comedic situations.

Cast and production

Jennifer Lawrence plays Maddie, with Andrew Barth Feldman as Percy and supporting roles from Laura Benanti, Natalie Morales, and Matthew Broderick. The film was directed by Gene Stupnitsky, who co-wrote the screenplay with John Phillips. Lawrence also served as one of the film's producers.

Release and reception

No Hard Feelings premiered in U.S. theaters on June 23, 2023. Review aggregators and major critics described it as a raunchy R-rated comedy, and the film performed strongly at the box office, grossing over $87 million worldwide against a reported $45 million budget.

Key facts

  • The film follows Maddie Barker, who accepts an unusual arrangement to help a wealthy couple's son gain social and romantic experience before college.
  • Jennifer Lawrence also served as one of the film's producers.
  • The film was released theatrically in the United States by Sony Pictures Releasing on June 23, 2023.
  • It received positive reviews from critics.
  • The film grossed over $87 million worldwide against a reported $45 million budget.
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Canadian context

The film was distributed internationally and was widely available on streaming platforms used by Canadian audiences, though no Canada-specific production or release details are provided in the supplied sources.[6][7][8]

Frequently asked questions

What is No Hard Feelings about?
It is about a woman hired by wealthy parents to date their introverted son and help him gain confidence before college.
Who directed No Hard Feelings?
Gene Stupnitsky directed the film.
Who stars in No Hard Feelings?
Jennifer Lawrence, Andrew Barth Feldman, Laura Benanti, Natalie Morales, and Matthew Broderick are among the principal cast.
When was No Hard Feelings released?
It was released in U.S. theaters on June 23, 2023.
What genre is No Hard Feelings?
It is an American sex comedy film, also described as a romance-comedy.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No_Hard_Feelings_(2023_film)
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  2. RogerEbert.com — https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/no-hard-feelings-movie-review-2023
    Supports: Plot details, character names, genre description, and runtime context.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/no_hard_feelings_2023
    Supports: Synopsis, rating, genre, release date, runtime, and box office.
  4. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/no-hard-feelings/umc.cmc.jv4x80nydofuh6a5b1nmg5kc
    Supports: Synopsis, cast, director, and runtime.
  5. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15671028/
    Supports: Premise and cast information.