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Love Don't Co$t a Thing
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Love Don't Co$t a Thing

2003-12-12 · 100 min · ★ 7.7

Comedy · Drama · Family · Romance

A high school outcast pays a cheerleader to pose as his girlfriend so he can be considered cool.

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Directors
Troy Byer
Production companies
CRML Productions, Alcon Entertainment, Burg/Koules Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 21,964,072

Top Cast

Nick CannonNick CannonAlvin Johnson
Christina MilianChristina MilianParis Morgan
Kenan ThompsonKenan ThompsonWalter Colley
Kal PennKal PennKenneth Warman
Steve HarveySteve HarveyClarence Johnson
Vanessa Bell CallowayVanessa Bell CallowayVivian Johnson
Reagan Gomez-PrestonReagan Gomez-PrestonOlivia
Nicole ScherzingerNicole ScherzingerChampagne Girl
Melissa SchumanMelissa SchumanZoe Parks
Nichole GaliciaNichole GaliciaYvonne Freeman
Sam SarpongSam SarpongKadeem
Al ThompsonAl ThompsonTed
Elimu NelsonElimu NelsonDru Hilton
Dante BascoDante BascoSpoken Word Artist
Jordan BurgLittle Boy
Jackie BenoitOld Lady
George CedarOld Man
Gay Thomas WilsonGay Thomas WilsonJudy Morgan
Imani ParksMia
Ian ChidlawEddie

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