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Love Potion No. 9

Love Potion No. 9

Imagine if sex appeal came in a bottle.

19926.21h 37m

Overview

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.

Directed by Dale Launer
Written by Dale Launer
Produced by Dale Launer
Box Office0Revenue: $755K

Top Cast

Sandra Bullock

Sandra Bullock

Diane Farrow

Tate Donovan

Tate Donovan

Paul Matthews

Anne Bancroft

Anne Bancroft

Madame Ruth

Blake Clark

Blake Clark

Motorcycle Cop

Rebecca Staab

Rebecca Staab

Cheryl

Mary Mara

Mary Mara

Marisa

Dale Midkiff

Dale Midkiff

Gary

Hillary B. Smith

Hillary B. Smith

Sally

Dylan Baker

Dylan Baker

Prince Geoffrey

Bruce McCarty

Bruce McCarty

Jeff

Themes & Keywords

new lovemagicaffectionwitchcraft

About Love Potion No. 9

Love Potion No. 9 is a comedy, romance, fantasy film released in 1992 exploring themes of new love, magic, affection, witchcraft. Directed by Dale Launer, it stars Sandra Bullock, Tate Donovan, Anne Bancroft. 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.

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