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      Can't Buy Me Love

      1987, Comedy, 1h 34m

      24 Reviews 25,000+ Ratings

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      While Can't Buy Me Love gets some value out of its plucky leads, this romantic comedy struggles to find grace in a cynical conceit that belongs in the bargain bin. Read critic reviews

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      Nerdy high schooler Ronald Miller (Patrick Dempsey) rescues cheerleader Cindy Mancini (Amanda Peterson) 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.

      • Rating: PG-13

      • Genre: Comedy

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: Steve Rash

      • Producer: Thom Mount

      • Writer: Michael Swerdlick

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      • Box Office (Gross USA): $31.6M

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      • Production Co: Touchstone Pictures

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