No Hard Feelings (2023) is a romantic comedy centered around Maddie (Jennifer Lawrence), a struggling woman in her 30s who faces the threat of losing her childhood home. In a desperate attempt to earn money, she answers an unusual Craigslist ad placed by the parents of an awkward, introverted 19-year-old named Percy (Andrew Barth Feldman). The parents want Maddie to “date” Percy and help him come out of his shell before he leaves for college. Maddie, initially skeptical, agrees to the unconventional job, seeing it as her last chance to regain financial stability.
As Maddie and Percy begin spending more time together, unexpected emotional connections start to form. Maddie, initially only motivated by money, finds herself developing feelings for Percy, while Percy slowly becomes more confident. The film explores themes of personal growth, vulnerability, and the complexities of human connections, all wrapped in a quirky, heartfelt comedy that mixes humor with genuine moments of emotional depth.