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Can't Hardly Wait (1998)

โ€œYesterday's history. Tomorrow's the future. Tonight's the party.โ€

6.2/10 ยท 615 votes 1h 40m pg-13 ComedyRomance

#94 of 123 films from 1998 #1988 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Deborah Kaplan, Harry Elfont ยท Written by Deborah Kaplan, Harry Elfont

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Overview

It's graduation day at Huntington Hills High, and you know what that means - time to party. And not just any party, either. This one will be a night to remember, as the nerds become studs, the jocks are humiliated, and freshman crushes blossom into grown-up romance.

Cast

Jennifer Love Hewittas Amanda Beckett
Ethan Embryas Preston Meyers
Charlie Korsmoas William Lichter
Lauren Ambroseas Denise Fleming
Peter Facinellias Mike Dexter
Seth Greenas Kenny Fisher
Michelle Brookhurstas Molly Stinson
Alexander Martinas Olaf
Erik Palladinoas Cousin Ron
Channon Roeas Jake
Sean Patrick Thomasas Ben
Freddy Rodrรญguezas T.J.
Joel Michaelyas Geoff Piccirilli
Jay Paulsonas Murphy Pelan

Facts

Release dateJune 12, 1998
Runtime100 min (1h 40m) โ€” about the same as the 1998 average of 109 min
GenresComedy, Romance
LanguageEN
Budget$10,000,000
Box office$25,605,015 (2.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt0127723

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Questions

How long is Can't Hardly Wait?
Can't Hardly Wait runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Is Can't Hardly Wait worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.2/10 across 615 votes, which places it #94 of 123 films released in 1998 in this index (top 24%) and #1988 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Can't Hardly Wait?
Can't Hardly Wait was directed by Deborah Kaplan, Harry Elfont.
Who stars in Can't Hardly Wait?
Jennifer Love Hewitt as Amanda Beckett; Ethan Embry as Preston Meyers; Charlie Korsmo as William Lichter; Lauren Ambrose as Denise Fleming; Peter Facinelli as Mike Dexter; Seth Green as Kenny Fisher.
What is Can't Hardly Wait rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Can't Hardly Wait?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/6769.

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