Can't Buy Me Love
1987, English. Directed by Steve Rash.
Ronald is making an investment in his senior year. He's hiring the prettiest cheerleader in school to be his girlfriend.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 747 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Can't Buy Me Love
Can't Buy Me Love is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and YouTube TV in India.
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Details
- Released
- 14 August 1987
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Michael Swerdlick
- Budget
- $1.8M
- Box office
- $32M
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Can't Buy Me Love: quick answers
Is Can't Buy Me Love worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 747 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Can't Buy Me Love?
Can't Buy Me Love runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does Can't Buy Me Love have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Can't Buy Me Love. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Can't Buy Me Love parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Can't Buy Me Love is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Can't Buy Me Love on?
Can't Buy Me Love is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and YouTube TV in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Can't Buy Me Love?
If you liked Can't Buy Me Love, try Can't Hardly Wait, Zoey 102, Easy Virtue.
Who directed Can't Buy Me Love?
Can't Buy Me Love (1987) was directed by Steve Rash and stars Patrick Dempsey, Amanda Peterson, Courtney Gains.