Loverboy (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1989, Loverboy is a comedy and romance film directed by Joan Micklin Silver, running about 98 minutes. “Randy Bodek has no idea how to treat a woman . . . but he's working on it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Randy Bodek works as a pizza delivery boy at Senor Pizza to make a few extra bucks. Some customers are special, though: When the order is for a pizza with extra anchovies, it means the female customers are looking for some loving. "Loverboy's" reputation soon makes him very popular, but when Mom Bodek suddenly feels like some extra anchovies, things are looking grim for young Randy
Who’s in it. Loverboy stars Patrick Dempsey as Randy Bodek, Kirstie Alley as Dr. Joyce Palmer, Carrie Fisher as Monica Delancy and Kate Jackson as Diane Bodek, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Loverboy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Loverboy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Loverboy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Loverboy (1989)?
- In GB, Loverboy is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Loverboy worth watching?
- Loverboy holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Loverboy?
- Loverboy stars Patrick Dempsey, Kirstie Alley, Carrie Fisher, Kate Jackson and Nancy Valen.
- When was Loverboy released?
- Loverboy was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.