“Good Luck to You, Leo Grande” is a 2022 British comedy-drama film directed by Sophie Hyde. The film stars Emma Thompson as Nancy Stokes, a widowed, retired schoolteacher who hires a young sex worker named Leo Grande, played by Daryl McCormack, in hopes of experiencing the sexual adventure she missed in her marriage. Over the course of several meetings in a hotel room, Nancy and Leo engage in candid conversations about life, desire, and self-acceptance. The film explores themes of intimacy, aging, and empowerment, with both characters learning and growing from their encounters. Thompson’s nuanced performance and the film’s thoughtful, humorous approach to its subject matter have garnered critical acclaim.
Good Luck to You, Leo Grande
