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Can't Buy Me Love (1987): movie guide
Can't Buy Me Love (1987) is a Comedy, Romance running about 94 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.9/10 from 747 votes. Notable cast includes Patrick Dempsey, Amanda Peterson, Courtney Gains, Tina Caspary. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1987-08-14
- Runtime: 94 min
- TMDB: 6.9/10
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1987-08-14
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What is Can't Buy Me Love about?
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.
Cast highlights
Can't Buy Me Love features Patrick Dempsey, Amanda Peterson, Courtney Gains, Tina Caspary, Seth Green, Sharon Farrell. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1987-08-14. Runtime: 94 minutes. TMDB score: 6.9/10 (747 votes). Genres: Comedy, Romance. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Can't Buy Me Love?
- Can't Buy Me Love is listed as Comedy, Romance on TMDB.
- How long is Can't Buy Me Love?
- Can't Buy Me Love runs about 94 minutes.
- Who stars in Can't Buy Me Love?
- Cast highlights include Patrick Dempsey, Amanda Peterson, Courtney Gains, Tina Caspary, Seth Green, Sharon Farrell.
- Does Cinema Box stream Can't Buy Me Love?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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