A24’s You Hurt My Feelings received a spike in popularity after coming to Netflix, and the comedy-drama film’s star-studded cast was likely a large factor in it. Reviews for You Hurt My Feelings were outstanding – the movie has 94% on Rotten Tomatoes – and it’s clear to see why. With a smart script filled with dry humor penned by Nicole Holofcener and some nuanced performances from acclaimed and award-winning actors, You Hurt My Feelings had a lot going for it. It’s even in the running to become one of the best movies on Netflix.
Since You Hurt My Feelings began streaming on Netflix, even more viewers have discovered why it was so critically acclaimed. You Hurt My Feelings follows Beth (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) and Don (Tobias Menzies), a seemingly happy couple whose marriage is put on the rocks after Beth overhears Don criticizing her newest novel. As serious as the story gets – You Hurt My Feelings explores themes of acceptance, the value of the truth over politeness, and self doubt – it’s also filled with more than enough humor. Blending serious topics with comedic performances isn’t easy, but the cast of the film was more than talented enough to find that balance.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus As Beth
Date Of Birth: January 13, 1961
- Active Since: 1986
Actor: Julia Louis-Dreyfus was born in Manhattan, New York City, New York. Louis-Dreyfus’ breakthrough role was also by far her most notorious, as she played Elaine Benes in Seinfeld from 1990 to 1998. Since then, she’s dominated both comedy and television, and starred in long-running and acclaimed shows like Veep and The New Adventures of Old Christine. Her accolades also speak for themselves: Louis-Dreyfus has won 11 Emmy Awards for her TV shows both in front of and behind the camera, and she’s also won Golden Globes, SAG Awards, and more.
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Seinfeld |
Elaine Benes |
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Veep |
Selina Meyer |
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The New Adventures Of Old Christine |
Christine Campbell |
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Enough Said |
Eva |
Character: In You Hurt My Feelings, Julia Louis-Dreyfus plays Beth. Beth is a novelist, teacher, wife, and mother. She suffers from some self-esteem issues that are only worsened after she overhears her husband, Don, criticizing her most recent novel.
Tobias Menzies As Don
Date Of Birth: March 7, 1974
- Active Since: 2000
Actor: Tobias Menzies was born in London, England. Menzies’ breakthrough role was in the 2005 historical drama Rome, where he played Marcus Junius Brutus. Since then, Menzies has mostly been known for his historical dramas, such as Outlander, Game of Thrones, The Terror, The Crown, and most recently Manhunt. Menzies even won an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for portraying Prince Philip in The Crown.
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Manhunt |
Edwin Stanton |
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The Crown |
Prince Philip |
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Outlander |
Frank/Jack Randall |
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Game of Thrones |
Edmure Tully |
Character: In You Hurt My Feelings, Tobias Menzies plays Don. Don is Beth’s husband and a relationship counselor, though it’s his own unfiltered feelings that lead to the troubles in his own marriage. Don also has quite a few struggles at work as he mixes up patients, fails to listen to their troubles, and spaces out during meetings.
Michaela Watkins As Sarah
Date Of Birth: December 14, 1971
- Active Since: 1998
Actor: Michaela Watkins was born in Syracuse, New York. Watkins had her breakthrough role in 2010’s The Back-up Plan, opposite Jennifer Lopez. Then, in 2015, Watkins had a starring role in Casual, which she reprised for four seasons until 2018. She had another starring role in 2019’s The Unicorn, opposite Walton Goggins. Other than that, Watkins has mostly taken supporting roles in comedies such as Thanks for Sharing and in periodic episodes of shows like Abbott Elementary or Angie Tribeca.
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Michaela Watkins’s Notable Movies & TV Shows |
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Wanderlust |
Marisa Gergenblatt |
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The Back-up Plan |
Mona |
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Thanks for Sharing |
Margo |
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In a World… |
Dani |
Character: In You Hurt My Feelings, Michaela Watkins plays Sarah. Sarah is Beth’s sister and close friend, and she also works as an interior designer.
Arian Moayed As Mark
Date Of Birth: April 15, 1980
- Active Since: 2003
Actor: Arian Moayed was born in Iran. Moayed had his breakthrough role in 2018, when he began playing Stewy Hosseini in Succession. Moayed even earned two Emmy nominations and a SAG Award for his performance in Succession. Beyond that show, Moayed has recently had a surge in his career after having prominent roles in Inventing Anna and Spider-Man: No Way Home.
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Succession |
Stewy Hosseini |
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Inventing Anna |
Todd |
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Spider-Man: No Way Home |
Agent Cleary |
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Love Life |
Kian Parsa |
Character: In You Hurt My Feelings, Arian Moayed plays Mark. Mark is Sarah’s husband and Don’s friend and confidant with a pᴀssion for socks. While he was talking with Don, Beth overheard their conversation and Don’s true thoughts about her book, which caused much of the movie’s grief.
You Hurt My Feelings Supporting Cast & Characters
Owen Teague as Eliot: Owen Teague plays Eliot in You Hurt My Feelings. Eliot is Beth and Don’s son and an aspiring writer, though he’s working in a weed dispensary and having relationship troubles with his girlfriend throughout the movie. Teague is known for playing Patrick Hockstetter in It and It Chapter Two.
Amber Tamblyn as Carolyn: Amber Tamblyn plays Carolyn in You Hurt My Feelings. Carolyn is Jonathan’s wife and one of Don’s clients. Tamblyn is known for movies like the Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants series and shows like Joan of Arcadia.
David Cross as Jonathan: David Cross plays Jonathan in You Hurt My Feelings. Jonathan is Carolyn’s husband and another of Don’s relationship counseling clients. Cross is known for comedic movies like Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and shows like Arrested Development.
