Love Potion No. 9 (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1992, Love Potion No. 9 is a comedy, fantasy, romance and science fiction film directed by Dale Launer, running about 97 minutes. “Imagine if sex appeal came in a bottle.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Unlucky in love, chemist Paul Matthews visits gypsy Madame Rosa for help. Quickly realizing he is a hopeless nerd, she gifts him with Love Potion No. 8, which makes anyone who wears it irresistible to the opposite sex for four hours. Paul and animal psychologist coworker Diane Farrow decide to test it on themselves. The awkward pair suddenly find themselves alluring to anyone they approach, but soon realize they are most attracted to each other.
Who’s in it. Love Potion No. 9 stars Sandra Bullock as Diane Farrow, Tate Donovan as Paul Matthews, Anne Bancroft as Madame Ruth and Blake Clark as Motorcycle Cop, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Love Potion No. 9 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $754.9K 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 Potion No. 9 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love Potion No. 9 tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love Potion No. 9 (1992)?
- In US, Love Potion No. 9 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 Potion No. 9 worth watching?
- Love Potion No. 9 holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, romance and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Love Potion No. 9?
- Love Potion No. 9 stars Sandra Bullock, Tate Donovan, Anne Bancroft, Blake Clark and Rebecca Staab.
- When was Love Potion No. 9 released?
- Love Potion No. 9 was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.