PG-13

Love Potion No. 9

Imagine if sex appeal came in a bottle.

1992 • 97 min • Comedy · Romance · Fantasy

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Synopsis

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.

Our family guide

Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

300 reviews

62 Audience · 300 · 100%

An awkward chemist and an animal psychologist test a love potion that makes them irresistible to others. They navigate comical encounters and unexpected attractions, ultimately discovering their feelings for each other amidst the chaos the potion creates.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 3/10
Romance & sensuality: 3/10
Scary moments: 0/10

Heads up

Characters experiment with a "love potion" causing comical and sometimes awkward romantic encounters.
Some mild suggestive dialogue and situations.
Brief scenes of characters consuming alcohol at social events.

What it models well

Self-acceptance
True love
Confidence

Talk about it after

What makes someone truly attractive?
The difference between infatuation and love
How to handle unwanted attention

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Love Potion No. 9. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.