Can't Buy Me Love (1987)

In the complex social hierarchy of high school, Ronald Miller is a card-carrying geek, navigating the turbulent waters with his equally geeky best friend, Kenneth Wurman. Yet, Ronald yearns for more than the confines of his social status, particularly as the dawn of their senior year approaches - a time he perceives as the defining moment of their adolescent lives. Among the glittering array of popular kids, one person stands out to Ronald - the radiant head cheerleader, Cindy Mancini. Their shared history traces back to childhood when they were friends before the cruel game of high school reshuffled their social circles. An unexpected opportunity presents itself when Cindy finds herself in a financial predicament, and Ronald, seizing the moment, proposes a solution. He offers his hard-earned $1,000 - initially saved for a telescope - as a lifeline to Cindy, asking her to pose as his girlfriend for a month. His intention? To break the barriers of the high school social order and infiltrate the "in" crowd. Although Cindy initially balks at the idea, finding the prospect of socializing with Ronald far from appealing, she reluctantly agrees to the deal. As the unusual agreement unfolds, Ronald's plan seems to work, but he quickly discovers that popularity has a steep price. Meanwhile, Cindy finds herself reevaluating her past and facing a future that was supposed to involve her college-bound, football star boyfriend, Bobby. The duo embarks on a journey that forces them to assess their identities, the roles they play, and the unexpected intersections of popularity and authenticity. The question remains - can you truly buy love, or is the price too high?

Can't Buy Me Love is a comedy movie featuring Cort McCown.

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