Movie

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.”

★ 6.9(721)19871h 34m

Comedy Romance

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Can't Buy Me Love is streaming on Disney Plus in France, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

Where to watch Can't Buy Me Love

🇫🇷 France

Good to know

Director: Steve Rash
Release date: 1987-08-14
Runtime: 1h 34m
Language: English
Box office: $31,623,833
Budget: $1,800,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Apollo Pictures

Can't Buy Me Love — trailer

About Can't Buy Me Love

Can't Buy Me Love is a 1987 movie in the Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Steve Rash, starring Patrick Dempsey, Amanda Peterson and Courtney Gains. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 721 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Can't Buy Me Love in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

new year's evehigh schoolcheerleadernerdcoming of agedressbreak-upteen comedyteen dramaevening gown

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Can't Buy Me Love in France?+

In France, you can stream Can't Buy Me Love on Disney Plus. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, YouTube and Amazon Video.

Is Can't Buy Me Love on Netflix?+

Can't Buy Me Love is not on Netflix in France right now, but you can stream it on Disney Plus.

How long is Can't Buy Me Love?+

Can't Buy Me Love has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

Who stars in Can't Buy Me Love?+

Can't Buy Me Love stars Patrick Dempsey, Amanda Peterson, Courtney Gains, Tina Caspary and Seth Green.

When did Can't Buy Me Love come out?+

Can't Buy Me Love is a 1987 movie directed by Steve Rash.

What genre is Can't Buy Me Love?+

Can't Buy Me Love is Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed Can't Buy Me Love?+

Can't Buy Me Love was directed by Steve Rash.