The Crush (1993) movie poster

The Crush (1993)

"He thought it was just a crush. He was dead wrong."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 89%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 31% (RT: 28%, MC: 34) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ThrillerDrama

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Director
Alan Shapiro
Runtime
1h 29m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.6/10 (537 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
28%
Metacritic
34
Cast
Cary Elwes as Nick Eliot
Alicia Silverstone as Adrian Forrester
Jennifer Rubin as Amy Maddik
Kurtwood Smith as Cliff Forrester
Amber Benson as Cheyenne
Gwynyth Walsh as Liv Forrester
Deborah Hancock as Samantha
Beverley Elliott as Tex Murphy
Yes. 89% of real audiences liked it based on 537 votes. Critics scored it lower at 31%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
A precocious and obsessive teenager develops a crush on a naive writer with harrowing consequences. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Cary Elwes spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • During production of The Crush, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
Audience Consensus

The Crush is a 1993 thriller, drama film directed by Alan Shapiro. A precocious and obsessive teenager develops a crush on a naive writer with harrowing consequences. The film has been rated by 537 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a thriller film, The Crush 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. The Crush (1993) 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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