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Can't Buy Me Love

PG-131h 34m1987Steve Rash
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"Ronald is making an investment in his senior year. He's hiring the prettiest cheerleader in school to be his girlfriend."

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.

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New Year's EveHigh SchoolCheerleaderNerdComing Of AgeDressBreak-upTeen ComedyTeen DramaEvening Gown

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What is Can't Buy Me Love (1987) 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…

Who stars in Can't Buy Me Love?

Can't Buy Me Love stars Patrick Dempsey (Ronald Miller), Amanda Peterson (Cindy Mancini), Courtney Gains (Kenneth Wurman), Tina Caspary (Barbara), Seth Green (Chuckie Miller). The film was directed by Steve Rash.

How long is Can't Buy Me Love?

Can't Buy Me Love has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1987. It is rated PG-13.

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