--- title: "No Hard Feelings" year: 2023 kind: "film" canonical: "https://film.one/film/no-hard-feelings" fi1m_id: "no-hard-feelings" imdb_id: "tt15671028" tmdb_id: 884605 wikidata_id: "Q114397511" fi1m_score: 61 critics_score: 64 critics_reviews: 20 published: "2026-09-10" updated: "2026-09-18T08:38:05.993422+00:00" region: "MY" licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # No Hard Feelings (2023) Directed by Gene Stupnitsky · 1h 43m · Comedy, Romance ## Identity No Hard Feelings - **Canonical:** https://film.one/film/no-hard-feelings - **Type:** Film - **Fi1m ID:** no-hard-feelings - **IMDb ID:** tt15671028 - **TMDB ID:** 884605 - **Wikidata ID:** Q114397511 - **Same entity:** https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15671028/, https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/884605, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q114397511 **Fi1m score: 61** · Critics 64 from 20 reviews *In a sentence:* A sex comedy so nervous about sex that it would rather talk about property taxes > Jennifer Lawrence throws herself at a raunchy premise the script keeps flinching from. She and Andrew Barth Feldman make a likeable pair, and two scenes are worth the evening, but the film is tamer than its trailer and softer than it means to be. ## Synopsis Maddie Barker (Jennifer Lawrence) drives an Uber in Montauk, the Long Island beach town she grew up in and can no longer afford. Broke and running out of options, she answers an advert placed by two wealthy summer residents, Allison and Laird Becker (Laura Benanti and Matthew Broderick), and is hired to seduce their son. Percy (Andrew Barth Feldman) is shy, awkward and, his parents worry, unprepared for the world. Maddie sets out to do the job. It does not go as planned. Natalie Morales, Scott MacArthur and Ebon Moss-Bachrach are the friends and neighbours looking on. Gene Stupnitsky directs from a script he wrote with John Phillips. ## Review Maddie Barker was born in Montauk and is being priced out of it by the people who come for the summer. She drives for Uber, she is broke, and a wealthy couple hire her to seduce their shy teenage son. Maddie takes the job. *No Hard Feelings* is sold as the kind of filthy studio comedy nobody makes any more, and for a few minutes at a time it is one. The rest of the time it is a gentle film about a stuck woman and a sheltered boy, and it never decides which it would rather be. Lawrence is the reason to see it. She has always been a physical actor and here she is allowed to be a clumsy one: she goes at Percy on their first meeting like a rugby forward, and she spends much of the film falling, being dragged or being thrown. Her Maddie is loud, broke and angry, and Lawrence plays the anger as the true part and the seduction as an act Maddie is bad at, which is the right way round. When the script hands her a line it has not earned, she says it as though she means it. Feldman does something quieter. Percy is not a nerd in the old comedy sense but a boy kept so safe he has no appetite for anything, and Feldman plays the fear as ordinary rather than adorable. Benanti and Broderick, as the parents, hover at the edge of every room. Broderick in particular is drily good as a man who has never had to be interesting and has not noticed. The beach scene deserves its reputation. Maddie faces down a gang of bullies on the beach, naked, in a long wide take. We laughed until it hurt, because Lawrence plays the fight as rage with no dignity left to protect, and because Eigil Bryld keeps the camera level and at a distance, so it plays as slapstick rather than a peep show. It is the one sequence in which the film is rude and kind at the same time. Bryld shoots Montauk in bright, flat summer light, and Russell Barnes gives the two houses the film’s whole case: the Beckers’ place is white, glass and empty; Maddie’s is small, crowded and hers. Kirston Mann keeps Maddie in the same cut-offs and vest for most of the film, a woman who has stopped buying clothes, and puts Percy in layers his mother chose. Mychael Danna and Jessica Rose Weiss score it lightly and keep clear of the jokes. Brent White cuts the set pieces at pace and the last half hour slowly, and the slowing is where the film goes soft. The script, by Stupnitsky and John Phillips, is the problem. It sets up its premise, a grown woman paid to seduce a teenager, and then spends the film reassuring us that this is not really what is happening. Maddie’s town being bought out from under her gets three lines about tax bills and summer people and then a car chase. Natalie Morales and Scott MacArthur, as her friends, exist to tell her what she is doing wrong. Ebon Moss-Bachrach, as Gary, is the funniest person in the supporting cast and gets about four minutes. Then, roughly two-thirds in, there is a quiet scene between the two of them that caught us off guard; we were more moved than a film with this poster has any right to make us. It is also the moment the film decides it would rather be sweet than rude, and the last half hour, which we will not describe, follows that decision all the way, with lessons learned and then said aloud. Stupnitsky’s *Good Boys* (2019) ran on one gap, between innocent faces and filthy dialogue, and never apologised for it. The gap here is between the poster and the film. The comedies it is imitating, [*Risky Business*](https://film.one/film/risky-business) (1983) among them, did not look over their shoulders before each joke; this one does, and the laugh is smaller every time. Worth an evening, with a drink and company who will enjoy watching Jennifer Lawrence fall off things. It runs 103 minutes and carries a 15 certificate. *Fi1m score 61, published 10 September 2026.* ## What the critics say Most critics agree on one thing: Jennifer Lawrence. Nearly every review, favourable or not, credits her committed, physical performance as the reason the film works at all, and many pair that praise with the chemistry between her and Andrew Barth Feldman, whose quieter scenes with her are often preferred to the set pieces. The reservations cluster on the script. The consensus is that the film promises a hard-R sex comedy and then loses its nerve, sliding into sentimentality and a predictable third act, with several reviews finding it not raunchy enough and others finding the premise queasy. The spread is wide. Collider rates it close to a rave, while The Playlist, The Telegraph and The Times find almost nothing to laugh at, and the harshest notices come mostly from the British papers. A recurring point in the mixed reviews is that the film is better as a friendship story than as the gross-out comedy it is sold as. ## Straight answers **Is No Hard Feelings worth watching?** *No Hard Feelings* is worth an evening for anyone who wants to watch Jennifer Lawrence fall off things, and we scored it 61. She and Andrew Barth Feldman make a likeable pair and the naked beach fight is very funny, but the script keeps flinching from its own premise and goes soft in the last half hour. **How long is No Hard Feelings, and what is it rated?** *No Hard Feelings* runs 1h 43m. It is a comedy and romance film. **Where can I watch No Hard Feelings in Malaysia?** *No Hard Feelings* is streaming on Netflix in Malaysia. Availability is checked daily; the links above go straight to each service. **How violent or frightening is No Hard Feelings, and is it suitable for children?** *No Hard Feelings* carries a UK 15 certificate and is a sex comedy built on a grown woman being paid to seduce a teenage boy, so it is not for children. There is full-frontal nudity in the beach fight and a good deal of crude talk, though little that would frighten anyone. It is tamer than its trailer suggests, and suits teenagers of fifteen and over and adults who like their comedy rude but not cruel. **What should I watch after No Hard Feelings?** After *No Hard Feelings*, try [*Risky Business*](https://film.one/film/risky-business) (1983, Fi1m 81): The sheltered rich boy and the older woman, done without apology or a lesson. Then [*Y Tu Mamá También*](https://film.one/film/y-tu-mama-tambien) (2001, Fi1m 87): Two teenagers, one grown woman, a road trip; funnier, sadder and far braver; and [*Harold and Maude*](https://film.one/film/harold-and-maude) (1971, Fi1m 81): An age-gap comedy that trusts its odd couple and never asks our permission. ### Reviews we read (25) - **Los Angeles Times**, Katie Walsh (80/100, inferred): The review calls the film a sharp, funny summer sex comedy with raunchy jokes, physical comedy, and strong generational social commentary. It singles out Jennifer Lawrence's bold, bawdy performance and the easy-breezy good time anchored by two killer comedic turns. [Read](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2023-06-21/review-no-hard-feelings-comedy-jennifer-lawrence) - **Vulture**, Bilge Ebiri (80/100, inferred): The film succeeds thanks to the unquantifiable chemistry between Lawrence's aggressive, foulmouthed lead and Feldman's shy teen, delivering screwball energy and honest emotional restlessness. It makes the familiar formula look easy despite some compartmentalized sentimentality. [Read](https://www.vulture.com/article/movie-review-no-hard-feelings-with-jennifer-lawrence.html) - **Empire**, Sophie Butcher (70/100, inferred): The film is formulaic but fun, better appreciated as an unlikely friendship story than the raunchy comedy it is billed as, fuelled by the lead pair’s engaging chemistry. Lawrence is a riot in a physical comedic role, with the story offering more thematic depth on generational issues and gentrification than expected. [Read](https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/no-hard-feelings/) - **Evening Standard**, Charlotte O'Sullivan (70/100, inferred): It is a bizarre but occasionally brilliant combo of Eighties gross-out comedies and Parasite, with a delightfully weird middle section focusing on emotional abuse; Lawrence and Feldman shine in this ambitious farce about growing up. The film is flawed and a combo no one asked for, but the leads make it worth watching. [Read](https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/film/no-hard-feelings-movie-review-jennifer-lawrence-b1089351.html) - **The AV Club**, Murtada Elfadl (B-): Lawrence carries the film with magnetism and physical comedy as the desperate Uber driver, but the raunchy comedy isn't raunchy enough and the screenplay misses opportunities for more laughs or satire. It works as a summer diversion thanks to the star but feels like an opportunity missed. [Read](https://www.avclub.com/a-review-of-the-jennifer-lawrence-comedy-no-hard-feeli-1850559720) - **The New York Times**, Glenn Kenny (65/100, inferred): The critic describes the premise as crass but notes the film handles the hook to raise eyebrows without excess outrage. It highlights Jennifer Lawrence's charismatic performance and the movie's appeal as an unabashedly adult sex comedy. [Read](https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/21/movies/no-hard-feelings-review.html) - **Radio Times**, Terry Staunton (3/5): Jennifer Lawrence elevates the dubious premise with grounded charm and physical comedy as a woman hired to seduce an awkward teen. The film pivots unevenly from broad humour to reflective coming-of-age material but remains a likeable, neatly constructed romcom thanks to its leads. [Read](https://www.radiotimes.com/movies/no-hard-feelings-review-jennifer-lawrence/) - **Screen Daily** (60/100, inferred): Jennifer Lawrence is admirably shameless in this thoughtful but uneven summer sex comedy that mixes raunch with themes of grief and inequality. Irritating plot twists and a predictable trajectory undercut the sweet rapport between the leads and Lawrence’s brash performance. [Read](https://www.screendaily.com/reviews/no-hard-feelings-review/5183346.article) - **Time Out**, Phil de Semlyen (3/5): Jennifer Lawrence delivers a surprisingly effective showcase for her range in this boisterous sex comedy, bringing slapstick energy and charm to chaotic set pieces. The patchy script and uneven tone prevent it from becoming a more honest or lasting comedy. [Read](https://www.timeout.com/movies/no-hard-feelings-2023) - **Variety**, Owen Gleiberman (60/100, inferred): The critic sees the film as a semi-rom-com that flirts with risk but plays it safe, rolling with the premise thanks to the director's skill and Jennifer Lawrence's brazen theatrical sexiness. It notes the winning performance by newcomer Andrew Barth Feldman but observes the movie ultimately feels like a big tease. [Read](https://variety.com/2023/film/reviews/no-hard-feelings-review-jennifer-lawrence-1235649404/) - **Slant Magazine**, Derek Smith (2/4): The film wastes Lawrence's game performance on cringey, calculated gross-out gags and fails to meld its bawdy humor with sentimental clichés it mocks. Its conservative view of women's singleness and inability to explore class issues sink it despite some initial chemistry. [Read](https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/no-hard-feelings-review-jennifer-lawrence/) - **Little White Lies**, Marina Ashioti (3/2/2): The film is a nostalgic but failed attempt at raunchy late-2000s comedy that never delivers on its promise. Strong lead chemistry and committed performances provide an emotional core undermined by a charmless, predictable script that shifts awkwardly into sentimentality. [Read](https://lwlies.com/reviews/no-hard-feelings-2) - **The i Paper**, Christina Newland (30/100, inferred): The teen sex comedy is queasy and unfunny, with comic timing that rarely lands and jokes that fall flat despite Lawrence committing to an intensely physical role. It feels like a tonally strange dramedy that never achieves enough gross-out hilarity or believable emotional stakes. [Read](https://inews.co.uk/culture/film/no-hard-feelings-review-jennifer-lawrence-teen-sex-comedy-queasy-unfunny-2426275) - **Financial Times**, Leslie Felperin (★★★☆☆): The critic finds the sex comedy problematic but oddly likeable, highlighting the bawdy slapstick of Lawrence’s naked beach scene and the emotional crux of a piano performance as its showstopper moment. [Read](https://www.ft.com/content/761d152c-23d7-4a1f-9f25-4d6e43261985) - **The Guardian**: The critic finds the comedy about bought sex pretty funny and funnier than the title suggests, praising Gene Stupnitsky's direction and several great scenes, especially Lawrence's naked beach confrontation with bullies. [Read](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/jun/21/no-hard-feelings-review-jennifer-lawrence-comedy-plays-sex-work-for-laughs) - **The Hollywood Reporter**, Lovia Gyarkye: The critic finds the film a satisfyingly funny summer comedy with charm, chuckles, and surprising heart. Lawrence's sharp, sassy performance as the hyper-independent lead is singled out as a key reason it works. [Read](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/no-hard-feelings-review-jennifer-lawrence-1235520111/) - **The Telegraph**: The critic finds the age-gap romcom awful with a head-in-hands premise, mirthless scenarios, dropped one-liners and poor timing that fails to engage despite Lawrence's presence. [Read](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/0/no-hard-feelings-review-jennifer-lawrence/) - **The Times**, Kevin Maher: The critic calls the film astoundingly unfunny with an entirely uncredible premise and implausible set pieces, noting that even Lawrence’s charisma cannot save the sleazy, old-fashioned tale. [Read](https://www.thetimes.com/culture/film/article/no-hard-feelings-film-review-jennifer-lawrence-svcnqd09z) - **Collider**, Nate Richard (A-): The critic praises the film as a heartfelt, crowd-pleasing R-rated comedy with big laughs and sweetness, highlighting Jennifer Lawrence's comedy powerhouse performance as its greatest strength, along with strong chemistry with co-star Andrew Barth Feldman. [Read](https://collider.com/no-hard-feelings-review/) - **Polygon**, Joshua Rivera (80/100, inferred): The critic finds the premise seems like a bad idea but the film is wildly funny thanks to Lawrence's hilarious performance in multiple registers, noting it favors sweetness over raunch leading to a messy third act, but her charisma holds it together. [Read](https://www.polygon.com/reviews/23770527/jennifer-lawrence-no-hard-feelings-review/) - **The Wrap** (75/100, inferred): A witty and somewhat clumsy romantic comedy that feels like an honest movie, elevated by Jennifer Lawrence’s fiery comic timing and physical comedy skills. It finds its groove despite occasional falters in the last act and sticks the landing on themes of friendship and self-assurance. [Read](https://www.thewrap.com/no-hard-feelings-review-jennifer-lawrence-lights-up-a-witty-comedy/) - **Deadline**, Todd McCarthy (70/100, inferred): The film mixes gross-out comedy with more thoughtful elements in uneven fashion but generates good laughs while addressing serious aspects of life. Jennifer Lawrence stands out as the real professional who measures and apportions the ingredients effectively. [Read](https://deadline.com/2023/06/no-hard-feelings-review-jennifer-lawrence-hard-r-rated-comedy-gene-stupnitksy-1235421151/) - **/Film**, Josh Spiegel (7/10): The critic praises Jennifer Lawrence and Andrew Barth Feldman’s winning chemistry and performances as the main reasons the shaggy raunch-com works, despite a predictable plot and uneven direction. It succeeds more in quieter character moments than in its raunchier set pieces. [Read](https://www.slashfilm.com/1319280/no-hard-feelings-review/) - **The Ringer**, Adam Nayman (70/100, inferred): The critic sees it as a serviceable but slightly clunky vehicle for Lawrence's virtuosic seriocomic performance, which is her most skilled and affecting; it attempts to resuscitate the hard-R sex comedy but isn't as transgressive as hoped, ultimately unapologetic about its provocations. [Read](https://www.theringer.com/2023/06/23/movies/no-hard-feelings-jennifer-lawrence-review-sex-comedy) - **The Playlist**, Marya E. Gates (D): The critic finds the raunchy comedy cringey and degrading, with a flaccid script that wastes its talented cast on recycled gags and offputting jokes. One heartfelt scene where Percy sings to Maddie stands out as a rare moment of genuine connection. [Read](https://theplaylist.net/no-hard-feelings-review-jennifer-lawrences-raunchy-cringey-comedy-wastes-a-talented-cast-20230621/) ## Details - **Director:** Gene Stupnitsky - **Director:** Gene Stupnitsky - **Writer:** John Phillips, Gene Stupnitsky - **Cinematography:** Eigil Bryld - **Editor:** Brent White - **Music:** Jessica Rose Weiss, Mychael Danna - **Production design:** Russell Barnes - **Costume design:** Kirston Leigh Mann - **Producer:** Jennifer Lawrence, Alex Saks, Marc Provissiero - **Cast:** Jennifer Lawrence as Maddie Barker; Andrew Barth Feldman as Percy Becker; Laura Benanti as Allison Becker; Natalie Morales as Sara; Matthew Broderick as Laird Becker; Scott MacArthur as Jim; Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Gary; Kyle Mooney as Jody - **Runtime:** 1h 43m - **First release (Spain):** 14 June 2023 - **Genres:** Comedy, Romance - **Budget:** $45 million - **Box office:** $83 million - **Trailer:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7psP7xBEa28 ## Where to watch in Malaysia - Netflix: streaming *Checked 2026-09-10.* Also available in: AE, AR, AT, AU, BE, BG, BR, CA, CH, CL, CO, CZ, DE, DK, EC, ES, FI, FR, GB, HK, HR, ID, IE, IN, IT, JP, MX, MY, NL, NO, NZ, PA, PE, PH, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SG, TH, TR, US, VN. Add `?region=XX` to this URL for another country. ## If you liked this - *Risky Business* (1983), Fi1m 81: The sheltered rich boy and the older woman, done without apology or a lesson. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/risky-business.md) - *Y Tu Mamá También* (2001), Fi1m 87: Two teenagers, one grown woman, a road trip; funnier, sadder and far braver. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/y-tu-mama-tambien.md) - *Harold and Maude* (1971), Fi1m 81: An age-gap comedy that trusts its odd couple and never asks our permission. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/harold-and-maude.md) - *Booksmart* (2019), Fi1m 81: A teen sex comedy that is rude and warm at once, with a tighter script. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/booksmart.md) - *Good Boys* (2019): Stupnitsky’s previous film: small children, filthy mouths, and it commits. --- © Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL. 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