Teens
Can't Buy Me Love
Best from age 13 · PG-13 · 1987 · 94 min
TeensBest from age 13 · PG-13 · 1987 · 94 min · Comedy · Romance
Can't Buy Me Love
A high school nerd pays a popular cheerleader to pretend to be his girlfriend, hoping it will boost his social standing. Their agreement leads to unexpected feelings and a change in his popularity, but he soon learns that true friendship and character are more important than superficial acceptance. It's a classic 80s teen comedy about finding yourself.
What's in it
0 = none · 10 = intenseViolence & peril
Mild2/10
Language
Moderate3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
Moderate4/10
Romance & sensuality
Mild2/10
Scary moments
Mild1/10
Heads up
- Some dated portrayals of social roles
- Brief underage drinking at parties
- Characters use mild to moderate language
- Themes of social exclusion and bullying
Models well
- Self-acceptance and personal growth
- The value of true friendship
- Challenging social hierarchies
- Integrity over popularity
Talk about it after
- The difference between popularity and genuine connection
- The challenges of high school social dynamics
- How choices affect others, even unintentionally
- What it means to 'sell out' your friends
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can't buy me love