10 Best Movies Like No Hard Feelings -

From R-rated comedies to unexpected relationships to stories about personal growth, there are plenty of movies like No Hard Feelings for fans of the Jennifer Lawrence comedy. The story revolves around Maddie Barker, who faces the loss of her mother’s home. She is hired by Percy Becker’s overprotective parents, who are offering a Buick Regal, to date their introverted 19-year-old son, Percy. Before No Hard Feelings‘ ending, the Beckers hope that Maddie will help Percy break out of his shell before he heads off to college.

Starring Oscar Award-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence as Maddie and Broadway star Andrew Barth Feldman as Percy, No Hard Feelings‘ cast and characters exude nostalgic charm in a lost genre of raunchy rom-coms. It pays tribute to the romantic comedies of the ’90s and 2000s while infusing a deep emotional connection into Maddie and Percy’s evolving relationship. As the credits roll, the desire grows to find similar movies that might elicit the same comedic elements and heartwarming emotions as No Hard Feelings.

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American Pie (1999)

Directed By Paul Weitz

American Pie

Release Date: July 9, 1999
Runtime: 95 minutes
Director: Paul Weitz, Chris Weitz
Writers: Adam Herz

For viewers who love the raunchy comedy in No Hard Feelings, the most obvious next stop is American Pie. The 1999 film American Pie is a coming-of-age teen sex comedy that follows five classmates at East Great Falls High School, who make a pact to lose their virginity before graduation. The film, while over the top at times, is relatable in regard to the struggles of being a teenager, with different social groups, embarrassing parents, and the pressure of sex.

In many ways, American Pie helped to pave the way for R-rated comedies like No Hard Feelings with its embracing of raunchy humor and vulgar antics.

In many ways, American Pie helped to pave the way for R-rated comedies like No Hard Feelings with its embracing of raunchy humor and vulgar antics. No Hard Feelings is more nuanced with its characters and allows a female perspective, which is largely missing from American Pie, but both are hilarious and shocking movies. There are also eight other movies in the American Pie franchise, including three in the original film series, providing plenty of content for lovers of No Hard Feelings.

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I Love You, Beth Cooper (2009)

Directed By Chris Columbus

I Love You, Beth Cooper

Release Date: July 10, 2009
Runtime: 102 minutes
Director: Chris Columbus
Writers: Larry Doyle

I Love You, Beth Cooper is a 2009 teen romantic comedy following nerdy Denis Cooverman, who confesses his love for his long-time crush and head cheerleader Beth Cooper during his valedictorian speech. As the two grow closer, they start to learn and grow from each other, developing a genuine connection. This mirrors the way Maddie and Percy’s relationship blossoms. I Love You, Beth Cooper is a delightful romantic comedy, with a satisfying and heartwarming ending, perfect for lovers of No Hard Feelings.

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Hayden Panettiere’s title character is much different from Jennifer Lawrence’s Maddie as she is a kind and thoughtful person who strikes up a friendship with Denis not out of personal interest but because she sees him as a good person. However, Denis does provide a similar charm to what Percy has in No Hard Feelings as he is an outcast that the audience cannot help rooting for.

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Big Daddy (1999)

Directed By Dennis Dugan

Big Daddy

Release Date: June 25, 1999
Runtime: 93 Minutes
Director: Dennis Dugan

Big Daddy is the 1999 comedy starring Adam Sandler as slacker law school graduate Sonny Koufax. Sonny’s girlfriend, Vanessa, threatens to break up with him unless he becomes more responsible. A turn of fate finds five-year-old Julian McGrath (Dylan and Cole Sprouse) left at Sonny’s doorstep, prompting him to become the child’s guardian in order to impress his girlfriend.

This film carries the same elements of faking a relationship, only to have the two characters help each other grow for the better, which is the heart of No Hard Feelings. Sonny and Maddie are both characters who are happy going aimlessly through life, thinking only of themselves and not looking to move out of their immature lifestyle at all. However, their self-centered choices lead to them having some self-discovery and wanting to help out someone else.

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Just Go With It (2011)

Directed By Dennis Dugan

Just Go With It

Release Date: February 11, 2011
Runtime: 117minutes
Director: Dennis Dugan
Writers: Dennis Dugan

Another Sandler comedy that centers on faking relationships is the 2011 comedy Just Go With It. In this film, successful plastic surgeon Danny Maccabee fakes a family life with an “ex-wife,” Katherine Murphy, and “kids,” Maggie Murphy and Michael Murphy, in order to impress the young and attractive Palmer Dodge. Throughout the film, Danny learns about what is important in life, along with the importance of honesty, which brings him to a happy ending.

This is similar to how Maddie learns that life is better when she is a more open and honest person, making Just Go With It a great movie to follow No Hard Feelings. Once again, it is a story of two people in a fake relationship with their own selfish motivations who find a connection. However, while No Hard Feelings results in more of a friendship between Maddie and Percy, Just Go With embraces the full-blown romance between Sandler and costar Jennifer Aniston.

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She’s All That (1999)

Directed By Robert Iscove

She’s All That

Release Date: January 29, 1999
Runtime: 97 minutes
Director: Robert Iscove
Writers: R. Lee Fleming Jr.

She’s All That is the classic 1999 teen romantic comedy that follows Zack Siler, who discovers his girlfriend is cheating on him during spring break. To make himself feel better, Zack claims that his popular ex is replaceable by any girl in the school, prompting a bet with his friend to turn a random girl into the next prom queen. Zack must make the awkward and unpopular Laney Boggs into the most popular girl in school in six weeks.

While it is actually a reimagining of My Fair Lady, the premise is very similar to No Hard Feelings.

The film has similar elements to No Hard Feelings, with the enhancement of the “nerdy” person’s wardrobe and persona, while the “cool” character learns to be more vulnerable. While it is actually a reimagining of My Fair Lady, the premise is very similar to No Hard Feelings. However, She’s All That fits into the classic ’90s teen rom-com era with a lot less raunchiness than No Hard Feelings and more emphasis on the romance.

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The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005)

Directed By Judd Apatow

The 2005 comedy film The 40-Year-Old Virgin stars Steve Carell as Andy Stitzer, the titular 40-Year-Old Virgin, along with Paul Rudd (David), Romany Malco (Jay), and Seth Rogen (Cal). This film carries the same raunchy humor as No Hard Feelings, as Andy’s co-workers aim to help him lose his virginity. The characters of Andy and Percy are similar, except for the age difference, as both are more sensitive men who are unable to open up to form a relationship.

Similar to American Pie, The 40-Year-Old Virgin is a movie that helped make No Hard Feelings possible. Judd Apatow’s directorial debut helped usher in an era of R-rated comedy that proved there could be vulgar jokes and gags while mixed with a surprising amount of heart. This is the perfect comedy to watch after No Hard Feelings, as both main characters grow in similar ways.

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The Girl Next Door (2004)

Directed By Luke Greenfield

The Girl Next Door is a 2004 romantic comedy where 18-year-old Matthew Kidman’s sheltered life is turned upside down when ex-porn star Danielle moves in next door. This film has the same raunchy humor as No Hard Feelings, as much of the plot deals with the adult film industry. Danielle resembles Maddie, as she is misunderstood, spontaneous, and isn’t modest. Matthew shares Percy’s ambitious nature, which led him to have a more sheltered life.

For viewers who love the characters in No Hard Feelings, The Girl Next Door is the perfect film to watch. However, there are certainly differences between the main characters. Danielle does not have Maddie’s self-centered and immature outlook on things, and she is simply drawn to Matthew as he offers an escape from her current life. Meanwhile, it is Matthew who is initially dishonest in their relationship, hiding the fact that he knows about Danielle’s work in the adult film industry.

3

Superbad (2007)

Directed By Greg Mottola

Superbad

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Release Date: August 17, 2007
Runtime: 113 minutes
Director: Greg Mottola

The 2007 movie Superbad is a coming-of-age buddy comedy, following Seth (Jonah Hill) and Evan (Michael Cera). The pair struggles to come to terms with their impending separation of going to different colleges, so they decide to party their troubles away at a massive high school rager. It follows the same plot lines of wanting to lose one’s virginity and come out of one’s shell before college.

Considered to be one of the most relatable millennial movies, Superbad features many heartwarming elements in the film, especially between lifelong best friends Seth and Evan. Superbad definitely captures the essence of No Hard Feelings, making it a great choice for lovers of the film to watch. The main characters are almost a combination of Maddie and Percy from No Hard Feelings, as they are social outcasts while also being dirty-minded and immature teens.

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Can’t Buy Me Love (1987)

Directed By Steve Rash

Can’t Buy Me Love

Release Date: August 14, 1987
Runtime: 94 Minutes
Director: Steve Rash
Writers: Michael Swerdlick

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Ronald Miller
Amanda Peterson

Cindy Mancini
Courtney Gains

Kenneth Wurman

Can’t Buy Me Love is a 1987 romantic comedy that follows nerdy Ronald Miller and popular cheerleader Cindy Mancini. Ronald pays Cindy money for her to pose as his fake girlfriend for a month, in order to look “cool.” This follows the same storyline of Maddie pretending to date Percy so that he could gain confidence. In both films, the leads fall in love with one another, even though they appear to be inherently different.

Having the unassuming romance between the extroverted girl and the nerdy introverted guy makes Can’t Buy Me Love a great film to watch after No Hard Feelings.

Having the unassuming romance between the extroverted girl and the nerdy introverted guy makes Can’t Buy Me Love a great film to watch after No Hard Feelings. The movie’s ’80s vibe is a lot more tame compared to the wildness of No Hard Feelings. In fact, No Hard Feelings feels like it is taking inspiration from the kind of teen premises like Can’t Buy Me Love and infusing them with a lot of R-rated comedy.

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Failure To Launch (2006)

Directed By Tom Dey

Failure to Launch

Release Date: March 10, 2006
Runtime: 96 minutes
Director: Tom Dey
Writers: Tom J. Astle, Matt Ember

The 2006 film Failure To Launch is essentially the big brother movie to No Hard Feelings. 35-year-old Tripp (Matthew McConaughey) is still living with his parents, so his parents hire “professional interventionist” Paula (Sarah Jessica Parker) to rid him of his Peter Pan syndrome. This film has similar tropes to No Hard Feelings, with Paula trying to coax Tripp to live his life outside his parents, while Tripp falls for her.

No Hard Feelings Maddie (Jennifer Lawrence) and Percy (Andrew Barth Feldman)

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Jennifer Lawrence in No Hard Feelings plays a character type rarely seen in comedies and one that was crucially missing from 2000s comedies.

If lovers of No Hard Feelings want a film with a similar story, look no further than Failure To Launch. The idea of parents scheming behind their son’s back to push him into maturity is a very similar premise to No Hard Feelings. Of course, while Percy’s parents’ tactics are immediately off-putting, it is not hard to see why Tripp’s parents are so desperate to try this method.