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Love Don't Cost a Thing

  • 2003
  • PG-13
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
11K
YOUR RATING
Nick Cannon and Christina Milian in Love Don't Cost a Thing (2003)
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Raunchy ComedyRomantic ComedyTeen ComedyComedyDramaRomance

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  • Director
    • Troy Byer
  • Writers
    • Michael Swerdlick
    • Troy Byer
  • Stars
    • Nick Cannon
    • Christina Milian
    • Jordan Burg
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.3/10
    11K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Troy Byer
    • Writers
      • Michael Swerdlick
      • Troy Byer
    • Stars
      • Nick Cannon
      • Christina Milian
      • Jordan Burg
    • 53User reviews
    • 27Critic reviews
    • 37Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 nominations total

    Videos10

    Love Don't Cost a Thing
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    Love Don't Cost a Thing
    Love Don't Cost A Thing Scene: Paris Morgan Lent You A Sweatshirt?
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    Love Don't Cost A Thing Scene: Paris Morgan Lent You A Sweatshirt?
    Love Don't Cost A Thing Scene: Paris Morgan Lent You A Sweatshirt?
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    Love Don't Cost A Thing Scene: Paris Morgan Lent You A Sweatshirt?
    Love Don't Cost A Thing Scene: What Happened To Your Hair
    Clip 0:52
    Love Don't Cost A Thing Scene: What Happened To Your Hair
    Love Don't Cost A Thing Scene: You're Willing To Fix My Car?
    Clip 0:42
    Love Don't Cost A Thing Scene: You're Willing To Fix My Car?
    Love Don't Cost A Thing Scene: Ain't Enough Lovin Over There
    Clip 0:46
    Love Don't Cost A Thing Scene: Ain't Enough Lovin Over There
    Love Don't Cost A Thing Scene: Handle Your Business
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    Love Don't Cost A Thing Scene: Handle Your Business

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    Top Cast42

    Nick Cannon
    Nick Cannon
    • Alvin Johnson
    Christina Milian
    Christina Milian
    • Paris Morgan
    Jordan Burg
    • Little Boy
    Jackie Benoit
    • Old Lady
    George Cedar
    • Old Man
    Gay Thomas Wilson
    • Judy Morgan
    Al Thompson
    Al Thompson
    • Ted
    Sam Sarpong
    Sam Sarpong
    • Kadeem
    Nichole Galicia
    Nichole Galicia
    • Yvonne Freeman
    • (as Nichole Robinson)
    Melissa Schuman
    Melissa Schuman
    • Zoe Parks
    Imani Parks
    • Mia
    Ian Chidlaw
    • Eddie
    J.B. Ghuman Jr.
    J.B. Ghuman Jr.
    • JB
    • (as JB Guhman)
    Russell Howard
    • Anthony
    Elimu Nelson
    Elimu Nelson
    • Dru Hilton
    Stuart Scott
    Stuart Scott
    • Self
    Kevin Christy
    Kevin Christy
    • Chuck Mattock
    Kenan Thompson
    Kenan Thompson
    • Walter Colley
    • Director
      • Troy Byer
    • Writers
      • Michael Swerdlick
      • Troy Byer
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The campus and gym scenes were shot at Long Beach Poly High School in Long Beach, California. Other movies such as 'Coach Carter' (2005) and 'American Pie' (1999) were also shot at this school.
    • Goofs
      When Walter walks into the locker and falls down, you can see the mat on the floor.
    • Quotes
      • Paris Morgan: You know, Al. There's something we've been avoiding all day. Something I think maybe we oughta do.
      • Alvin Johnson: I think you're right. This may sound kinda silly. How do we do it?
      • Paris Morgan: [laughs] Well... just go for it. Ya know?
      • [they turn and look at each other, Paris expecting Al to kiss her]
      • Alvin Johnson: We'll break up first thing tomorrow morning in the hallway, so everyone can see. I mean make a big scene, but a dignified scene 'cause you know we got to protect our reps.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Making of 'Love Don't Cost a Thing' (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      Luv Me Baby
      Written by Murphy Lee (as Tohri Murphy Lee Harper) and Jazze Pha (as Phalon Alexander)
      Performed by Murphy Lee featuring Jazze Pha (as Jazze PHA) and Sleepy Brown
      Courtesy of Universal Records
      Under license from Universal Music Enterprises
      Jazze PHA courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
      Sleepy Brown courtesy of DreamWorks Records

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    Details

    • Release date
      • December 12, 2003 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Warner Bros.
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El amor no cuesta nada
    • Filming locations
      • Long Beach Polytechnic High School - 1600 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Alcon Entertainment
      • Burg/Koules Productions
      • CRML Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $21,924,226
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $6,315,311
      • Dec 14, 2003
    • Gross worldwide
      • $21,964,072
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 40m(100 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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