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Can't Buy Me Love (1987)

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

  • Aug 14, 1987
  • 1h 34m
  • PG-13

6.9/10

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742 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Can't Buy Me Love is a 1987 comedy and romance film directed by Steve Rash. Its leading cast includes Patrick Dempsey, Amanda Peterson and Courtney Gains. It runs for 1 hour 34 minutes.

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.

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Time needed
1 hour 34 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG-13
Language
English
Audience signal
6.9/10 from 742 TMDB votes

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Cast

  • 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
  • Cloyce Morrow Judy Miller
  • Steve Franken Moda Clerk
  • Ami Dolenz Fran
  • Max Perlich Lester
  • David Schermerhorn Albert
  • Phillip Simms Rock

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