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Can't Hardly Wait

1998·Movie·PG-13·100 min·6.2(593)

Yesterday's history. Tomorrow's the future. Tonight's the party.

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.

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About Can't Hardly Wait

Can't Hardly Wait is a 1998 English-language comedy and romance film directed by Deborah Kaplan and Harry Elfont. The cast is led by Jennifer Love Hewitt, Ethan Embry, Charlie Korsmo. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Can't Hardly Wait was produced by Columbia Pictures and Tall Trees Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on June 12, 1998, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $10 million, it went on to gross $26 million worldwide.

Director
Deborah Kaplan, Harry Elfont
Writers
Harry Elfont, Deborah Kaplan
Release date
June 12, 1998
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$26 million
Production
Columbia Pictures, Tall Trees Productions
#high school#regret#alcohol#homophobia#talk show#american football#cheerleader#nerd#college#love letter#groupie#radio#graduation#coming of age

Can't Hardly Wait cast & crew

Can't Hardly Wait was directed by Deborah Kaplan and Harry Elfont and written by Harry Elfont and Deborah Kaplan.

The cast features 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, and Seth Green as Kenny Fisher.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by David Kitay, cinematography is by Lloyd Ahern II, and it was produced by Jenno Topping and Betty Thomas.

Is Can't Hardly Wait worth watching?

Can't Hardly Wait holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 593 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy and romance, Can't Hardly Wait is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Can't Hardly Wait

Can't Hardly Wait 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 Hardly Wait

Jennifer Love Hewitt

Jennifer Love Hewitt

Amanda Beckett

Ethan Embry

Ethan Embry

Preston Meyers

Charlie Korsmo

Charlie Korsmo

William Lichter

Lauren Ambrose

Lauren Ambrose

Denise Fleming

Peter Facinelli

Peter Facinelli

Mike Dexter

Seth Green

Seth Green

Kenny Fisher

Michelle Brookhurst

Michelle Brookhurst

Molly Stinson

Alexander Martin

Alexander Martin

Olaf

Erik Palladino

Erik Palladino

Cousin Ron

Channon Roe

Channon Roe

Jake

Sean Patrick Thomas

Sean Patrick Thomas

Ben

Freddy Rodríguez

Freddy Rodríguez

T.J.

Can't Hardly Wait — FAQs

Where can I watch Can't Hardly Wait in United States?

Can't Hardly Wait 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 Hardly Wait in?

Can't Hardly Wait is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Can't Hardly Wait?

Can't Hardly Wait runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).

What is Can't Hardly Wait rated?

Can't Hardly Wait is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 593 ratings.

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