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.”
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.
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Where is Can't Buy Me Love streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Disney Plus, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Disney Plus | — |
| France | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, YouTube |
| Spain | Disney Plus, Tivify | Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Disney Plus, Oldflix | — |
About Can't Buy Me Love
Can't Buy Me Love is a 1987 English-language comedy and romance film directed by Steve Rash. The cast is led by Patrick Dempsey, Amanda Peterson, Courtney Gains. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Can't Buy Me Love was produced by Apollo Pictures, Touchstone Pictures, and The Mount Company and made in United States of America. It was released on August 14, 1987, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $32 million worldwide.
- Director
- Steve Rash
- Writers
- Michael Swerdlick
- Release date
- August 14, 1987
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $2 million
- Box office
- $32 million
- Production
- Apollo Pictures, Touchstone Pictures, The Mount Company
Can't Buy Me Love cast & crew
Can't Buy Me Love was directed by Steve Rash and written by Michael Swerdlick.
The cast features Patrick Dempsey as Ronald Miller, Amanda Peterson as Cindy Mancini, Courtney Gains as Kenneth Wurman, Tina Caspary as Barbara, Seth Green as Chuckie Miller, and Sharon Farrell as Mrs. Mancini.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Robert Folk, cinematography is by Peter Lyons Collister, and it was produced by Thom Mount and Jere Henshaw.
Is Can't Buy Me Love worth watching?
Can't Buy Me Love holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 715 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and romance, Can't Buy Me Love is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Can't Buy Me Love
Can't Buy Me Love isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Can't Buy Me Love
Patrick Dempsey
Ronald Miller
Amanda Peterson
Cindy Mancini
Courtney Gains
Kenneth Wurman
Tina Caspary
Barbara
Seth Green
Chuckie Miller
Sharon Farrell
Mrs. Mancini
Dennis Dugan
David Miller
Darcy DeMoss
Patty
Devin DeVasquez
Iris
Eric Bruskotter
Big John
Gerardo Mejía
Ricky
Cort McCown
Quint
Can't Buy Me Love — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Can't Buy Me Love in United States?
Can't Buy Me Love is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Can't Buy Me Love in?
Can't Buy Me Love is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Can't Buy Me Love?
Can't Buy Me Love runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).
▸What is Can't Buy Me Love rated?
Can't Buy Me Love is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 715 ratings.
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