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Can't Buy Me Love (1987)

โ€œRonald is making an investment in his senior year. He's hiring the prettiest cheerleader in school to be his girlfriend.โ€

6.9/10 ยท 735 votes 1h 34m pg-13 ComedyRomanceDrama

#25 of 59 films from 1987 #930 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Steve Rash ยท Written by Michael Swerdlick

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Overview

Nerdy high schooler Ronald Miller rescues cheerleader Cindy Mancini from parental punishment after she accidentally destroys her mother's designer clothes. Ronald agrees to pay for the $1,000 outfit on one condition: that she will act as though they're a couple for an entire month. As the days pass, however, Cindy grows fond of Ronald, making him popular. But when Ronald's former best friend gets left behind, he realizes that social success isn't everything.

Cast

Patrick Dempseyas Ronald Miller
Amanda Petersonas Cindy Mancini
Courtney Gainsas Kenneth Wurman
Tina Casparyas Barbara
Seth Greenas Chuckie Miller
Sharon Farrellas Mrs. Mancini
Darcy DeMossas Patty
Dennis Duganas David Miller
Cloyce Morrowas Judy Miller
Devin DeVasquezas Iris
Eric Bruskotteras Big John
Gerardo Mejรญaas Ricky
Cort McCownas Quint
Ami Dolenzas Fran

Facts

Release dateAugust 14, 1987
Runtime94 min (1h 34m) โ€” shorter as the 1987 average of 106 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$1,800,000
Box office$31,623,833 (17.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt0092718

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Questions

How long is Can't Buy Me Love?
Can't Buy Me Love runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Is Can't Buy Me Love worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 735 votes, which places it #25 of 59 films released in 1987 in this index (top 59%) and #930 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Can't Buy Me Love?
Can't Buy Me Love was directed by Steve Rash. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Bring It On: All or Nothing (2006), Bring It On: In It to Win It (2007), American Pie Presents: Band Camp (2005).
Who stars in Can't Buy Me Love?
Patrick Dempsey as Ronald Miller; Amanda Peterson as Cindy Mancini; Courtney Gains as Kenneth Wurman; Tina Caspary as Barbara; Seth Green as Chuckie Miller; Sharon Farrell as Mrs. Mancini.
What is Can't Buy Me Love rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Can't Buy Me Love?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/7113.

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