Can't Buy Me Love
"Ronald is making an investment in his senior year. He's hiring the prettiest cheerleader in school to be his girlfriend."
Originally released in 1987. Can't Buy Me Love is a comedy/romance film. directed by Steve Rash.
Starring Patrick Dempsey, Amanda Peterson, and Courtney Gains
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 14, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (695 votes)
Budget
$1.8M
Production budget
Box Office
$31.6M
17.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,800,000
- Revenue
- $31,623,833
Production Companies
- Apollo Pictures
- Touchstone Pictures
- The Mount Company
- Silver Screen Partners III
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Can't Buy Me Love about?
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 outfi...
Who directed Can't Buy Me Love?
Can't Buy Me Love was directed by Steve Rash.
How long is Can't Buy Me Love?
Can't Buy Me Love has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Can't Buy Me Love released?
Can't Buy Me Love was released on August 14, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Can't Buy Me Love?
The main cast of Can't Buy Me Love includes Patrick Dempsey, Amanda Peterson, Courtney Gains, Tina Caspary, Seth Green.
Is Can't Buy Me Love worth watching?
Can't Buy Me Love has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 695 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.