Jennifer Lawrence is easily one of the most highly regarded and accomplished talents in the acting space today. Her natural ability to take a role, make it her own, and deliver a performance that renders us speechless is something she is no stranger to. An actress like Lawrence has "range" written all over her. Even her personality outside the movies continually captures the hearts of audiences all over the world. Despite some of her most notable performances being much more dramatic, it is about time we shine some light on her equally great work in comedy.
Lawrence is known for incredibly emotional performances in weighty roles, such as her role in the psychological thriller Mother and her titular role as Katniss Everdeen in the Hunger Games franchise. There is no doubt that Lawrence is an astronomical talent. However, her off-screen presence just adds to her fitting right into the comedy genre. In the wake of the release of No Hard Feelings, here is our ranking of every single Jennnifer Lawrence comedy movie.
4 The Beaver
The Beaver
- Release Date
- February 11, 2011
- Director
- Jodie Foster
- Cast
- Mel Gibson, Cherry Jones, Jodie Foster, Anton Yelchin, Riley Thomas Stewart, Zachary Booth
- Rating
- PG-13
- Main Genre
- Drama
2011's dark comedy The Beaver stars Jodie Foster as Meredith Black, Mel Gibson as Walter Black, Anton Yelchin as Porter Black, and Lawrence as Norah. This film follows the failing career and personal life of Walter Black. When his toy company begins to fall and his marriage and familial relationships fall apart alongside it. He gets kicked out of the house, finding solace in the voice of a puppet he finds in a dumpster.
What Makes It Great
None of us know Lawrence as the kind of actress that does lighthearted and family-friendly roles. With comedy being one fo the branches of her acting abilities, this one being a dark comedy makes it just a bit more fitting than an all-out feel-good watch. Releasing in the early years of her career, The Beaver is easily one of the more underrated titles in Lawrence's filmography. However, if you want to see more of Lawrence in the comedy space, The Beaver is one you cannot miss.
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3 Don't Look Up
Don't Look Up
- Release Date
- December 24, 2021
- Director
- Adam McKay
- Cast
- Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Timothee Chalamet, Jonah Hill, Cate Blanchett, Gina Gershon
- Rating
- R
- Main Genre
- Comedy
Don't Look Up made headlines when it came out in 2021. The Adam McKay film follows the straining journey and media storm that follows two virtually unknown astronomers, Kate Dibiasky and Dr. Randall Mindy, played by Lawrence and Leonardo DiCaprio. The two go to the public with their discovery of a comet that is set to destroy the planet. However, they were not met with the frantic panic that news like that would warrant.
What Makes It Great
This film was one of the most highly anticipated films of 2021. A lot of that could be credited to the absolutely stacked cast that included Lawrence, DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett, Meryl Streep, Mark Rylance, Timothée Chalamet, and even Ariana Grande. Lawrence is absolutely stunning in this comedy film and the balance between drama, comedy, and social commentary is something that makes Don't Look Up not only a must-watch film from Netflix, but also a must-watch from Lawrence.
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2 Silver Linings Playbook
Silver Linings Playbook
- Release Date
- September 8, 2012
- Director
- David O. Russell
- Cast
- Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Bradley Cooper, Julia Stiles, Chris Tucker, Shea Whigham
- Rating
- R
- Main Genre
- Comedy
Silver Linings Playbook is a romance drama comedy that came out in 2012. The film follows the journey of Pat Solatano, played by Bradley Cooper, a man down on his luck and recently released from a mental institution. With the desire to get back with his wife and the looming pressure from his parents to become a dedicated Philadelphia Eagle fan, Pat meets the recently widowed Tiffany (Lawrence). The two come to an interesting agreement that is meant to reunite Pat with his wife, while Tiffany gets herself a dance partner.
What Makes It Great
Silver Linings Playbook is based on the novel of the same name by Matthew Quick. The film can be seen as the birthplace of the Bradley Cooper-Jennifer Lawrence partnership that can never seem to go wrong. Directed by David O. Russell, Siliver Linings Playbook had just the right amount of sarcasm, drama, and intimacy that it felt like more than your standard comedy. Themes about mental illness, grief, and love all come to the forefront in the filmand show off a great side of Lawrence's talent. In fact, for her performance, Lawrence won the Oscar for Best Actress.
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1 No Hard Feelings
No Hard Feelings
- Release Date
- June 23, 2023
- Director
- Gene Stupnitsky
- Cast
- Jennifer Lawrence, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Natalie Morales, Matthew Broderick, Laura Benanti, Jordan Mendoza
- Main Genre
- Comedy
No Hard Feelings follows Maddie (Lawrence), a woman ready to do whatever it takes to save her childhood home. In fact, she is even willing to date a quiet 19-year-old introvert in order to do it. Starring Lawrence and Andrew Barth Feldman, No Hard Feelings will have you laughing out loud as Maddie's attempts to get this young man to come out of his shell are much more challenging than she expected.
What Makes It Great
No Hard Feelings is the first true comedy film that Lawrence has done. She comes across as an undeniable force in the comedy genre, and this film could easily be a window into what she could do in the future. Doing a hilarious film like No Hard Feelings after her hiatus from acting was a genius move on her part and if you are itching to see Lawrence at her best, do not count out this one.
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