Love Potion No. 9

Nov 13, 1992

1h 37m

★ 6.2

Imagine if sex appeal came in a bottle.

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.

Genres

Comedy

Romance

Fantasy

Production Companies

Penta Pictures

20th Century Fox

Love Potion No. 9 Trailers

Cast

Diane Farrow

Sandra Bullock

Paul Matthews

Tate Donovan

Madame Ruth

Anne Bancroft

Motorcycle Cop

Blake Clark

Cheryl

Rebecca Staab

Marisa

Mary Mara

Gary

Dale Midkiff

Sally

Hillary B. Smith

Prince Geoffrey

Dylan Baker

Jeff

Bruce McCarty

Enrico Pazzoli

Adrian Paul

Dave

Ric Reitz

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