Good Luck to You, Leo Grande

The recently widowed Nancy Stokes longs for adventure, intimacy, and fulfilling sex – all the things that were denied to her in her stable but monotonous marriage. Determined to make up for lost time, she hires Leo Grande, a sex worker and self-proclaimed sex therapist. He is not only extremely attractive but also a witty and empathetic conversationalist. Soon, feelings develop between them, shifting the power dynamic and opening the path for Nancy toward self-determination and her own physical desires.

Older women are underrepresented in cinema, and stories about femininity in later life are scarce. In this charming comedy featuring audience favorite Emma Thompson and Daryl McCormack, director Sophie Hyde exposes repressed sexuality. The result is a brilliantly funny yet thoughtful chamber piece exploring sex, lies, and loneliness.