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Can't Buy Me Love

Name: Can't Buy Me Love
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: 1987-08-14
Duration: 94 min
Cast: Patrick Dempsey, Amanda Peterson, Courtney Gains, Tina Caspary, Seth Green

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

1987 1h 34m 6.9 rated Comedy, Romance

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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Starring

Patrick Dempsey Ronald Miller

Amanda Peterson Cindy Mancini

Courtney Gains Kenneth Wurman

Tina Caspary Barbara

Seth Green Chuckie Miller

Sharon Farrell Mrs. Mancini

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Director

Steve Rash

Studios

Apollo Pictures, Touchstone Pictures, The Mount Company, Silver Screen Partners III

Release

1987-08-14

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Can't Buy Me Love is a 1987 movie in the Comedy, Romance space directed by Steve Rash and starring Patrick Dempsey, Amanda Peterson, Courtney Gains. Use this page to watch the trailer, check cast and production details, save it to your lists, or jump to where it is available to watch.