The Crush
2010, English. Directed by Michael Creagh.
Eight-year-old Ardal has a romantic heart and a passionate crush on his second-class teacher, Ms Purdy. But his dreams of marrying his love are dashed when she becomes engaged to her boyfriend, who Ardal deems entirely unacceptable. Inspired by his favourite western movies, he decides that his only course of action is to challenge his rival to a duel.
- Runtime
- 0h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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The Crush isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
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Details
- Released
- 20 April 2010
- Country
- Ireland
- Written by
- Michael Creagh
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The Crush: quick answers
Is The Crush worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Crush?
The Crush runs 16 minutes (0h 16m).
Does The Crush have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Crush. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Crush parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Crush yet.
Which OTT platform is The Crush on?
The Crush isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Crush?
If you liked The Crush, try In the Soup, The Dirties, Art School Confidential.
Who directed The Crush?
The Crush (2010) was directed by Michael Creagh and stars Oran Creagh, Olga Wehrly, Rory Keenan.