Can't Buy Me Love (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1987, Can't Buy Me Love is a comedy, drama, family and romance film directed by Steve Rash, running about 94 minutes. “Ronald is making an investment in his senior year. He's hiring the prettiest cheerleader in school to be his girlfriend.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Can't Buy Me Love stars Patrick Dempsey as Ronald Miller, Amanda Peterson as Cindy Mancini, Seth Green as Chuckie Miller and Gerardo Mejía as Ricky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Can't Buy Me Love has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $31.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Can't Buy Me Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of Can't Buy Me Love tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Can't Buy Me Love (1987)?
- In US, Can't Buy Me Love is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Can't Buy Me Love worth watching?
- Can't Buy Me Love holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, family and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Can't Buy Me Love?
- Can't Buy Me Love stars Patrick Dempsey, Amanda Peterson, Seth Green, Gerardo Mejía and Courtney Gains.
- When was Can't Buy Me Love released?
- Can't Buy Me Love was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.