Love Don't Co$t a Thing (2003): cast, story & where to watch

2003 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 2003, Love Don't Co$t a Thing is a comedy, drama, family and romance film directed by Troy Byer, running about 100 minutes. “Love Don't Co$t A Thing but it pays to be yourself.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. High school loser pays a cheerleader to pose as his girlfriend so he can be considered cool.

Who’s in it. Love Don't Co$t a Thing stars Nick Cannon as Alvin Johnson, Christina Milian as Paris Morgan, Steve Harvey as Clarence Johnson and Vanessa Bell Calloway as Vivian Johnson, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Love Don't Co$t a Thing has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $22M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can 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 Love Don't Co$t a Thing page.

If you liked it. Fans of Love Don't Co$t a Thing tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Love Don't Co$t a Thing (2003)?
In US, Love Don't Co$t a Thing is available to 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 Love Don't Co$t a Thing worth watching?
Love Don't Co$t a Thing 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 Love Don't Co$t a Thing?
Love Don't Co$t a Thing stars Nick Cannon, Christina Milian, Steve Harvey, Vanessa Bell Calloway and Nichole Galicia.
When was Love Don't Co$t a Thing released?
Love Don't Co$t a Thing was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.