Can't Buy Me Love
Ronald is making an investment in his senior year. He's hiring the prettiest cheerleader in school to be his girlfriend.
Genres
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$1800000
Revenue
$31623833
Runtime
94 min
Release Date
1987-08-14
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
685
Vote Average
6.923
Patrick Dempsey
Ronald Miller
Amanda Peterson
Cindy Mancini
Courtney Gains
Kenneth Wurman
Tina Caspary
Barbara
Seth Green
Chuckie Miller
Sharon Farrell
Mrs. Mancini
Dennis Dugan
David Miller
Darcy DeMoss
Patty
Devin DeVasquez
Iris
Eric Bruskotter
Big John
Gerardo Mejía
Ricky
Cort McCown
Quint
Cloyce Morrow
Judy Miller
Steve Franken
Moda Clerk
Ami Dolenz
Fran
Max Perlich
Lester
David Schermerhorn
Albert
Phillip Simms
Rock
Tudor Sherrard
Brent
George Gray
Bobby Hilton
Jimmie Lee Mitchell
Mr. Webbly
Jan O'Dell
Mrs. Hagmer
James Gooden
Mr. Wurman
Erin O'Flaherty
Jr. Wurman
Ty Gray
Duane
Will Hannah
Camera Salesman
Todd Walsh
Stocky Jones
Wayne Chandler
African Host
Meredith Wagelie
Freshman #1
Jennifer Nelson
Freshman #2
Corissa Miller
Transfer Girl
Lisa Christine Christiansen
Bambi La Brock
Paula Abdul
Dancer (uncredited)
Brandi Brandt
(uncredited)
Anastasia Coon
Dancer (uncredited)
David Kinn
Extra (uncredited)
The Lowpriest
Tucson High Student (uncredited)
Christopher Maleki
Frat Guy (uncredited)
Shawn Tierney
High School Student (uncredited)
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