Can't Buy Me Love (1987) movie poster

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."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 84%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 42% (RT: 48%, MC: 36) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyRomance

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Runtime
1h 34m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.9/10 (700 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
48%
Metacritic
36
Cast
Patrick Dempsey as Ronald Miller
Amanda Peterson as Cindy Mancini
Courtney Gains as Kenneth Wurman
Tina Caspary as Barbara
Seth Green as Chuckie Miller
Sharon Farrell as Mrs. Mancini
Dennis Dugan as David Miller
Darcy DeMoss as Patty
Most people think so. 84% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 700 votes. Critics scored it lower at 42%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The initial cut of Can't Buy Me Love was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • Steve Rash cited several classic comedy films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated comedy films of 1987 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

Can't Buy Me Love is a 1987 comedy, romance film directed by Steve Rash. 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. The film has been rated by 700 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, Can't Buy Me Love delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Can't Buy Me Love (1987) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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