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Buying the Cow

  • 2002
  • R
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
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Alyssa Milano, Jerry O'Connell, Ryan Reynolds, and Bridgette Wilson-Sampras in Buying the Cow (2002)
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ComedyRomance

A commitment-averse man frantically hits the dating scene after his girlfriend starts pressuring him to pop the question.A commitment-averse man frantically hits the dating scene after his girlfriend starts pressuring him to pop the question.A commitment-averse man frantically hits the dating scene after his girlfriend starts pressuring him to pop the question.

  • Director
    • Walt Becker
  • Writers
    • Walt Becker
    • Peter W. Nelson
  • Stars
    • Jerry O'Connell
    • Bill Bellamy
    • Bridgette Wilson-Sampras
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    7.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Walt Becker
    • Writers
      • Walt Becker
      • Peter W. Nelson
    • Stars
      • Jerry O'Connell
      • Bill Bellamy
      • Bridgette Wilson-Sampras
    • 39User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
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    Jerry O'Connell and Ryan Reynolds in Buying the Cow (2002)
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    Alyssa Milano, Jerry O'Connell, Ryan Reynolds, and Bridgette Wilson-Sampras in Buying the Cow (2002)
    Alyssa Milano, Jerry O'Connell, Ryan Reynolds, and Bridgette Wilson-Sampras in Buying the Cow (2002)
    Alyssa Milano, Jerry O'Connell, Ryan Reynolds, and Bridgette Wilson-Sampras in Buying the Cow (2002)
    Alyssa Milano, Jerry O'Connell, Ryan Reynolds, and Bridgette Wilson-Sampras in Buying the Cow (2002)
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    Alyssa Milano in Buying the Cow (2002)
    Alyssa Milano in Buying the Cow (2002)
    Alyssa Milano in Buying the Cow (2002)
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    Alyssa Milano, Bill Bellamy, Jerry O'Connell, and Ryan Reynolds in Buying the Cow (2002)

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    Jerry O'Connell
    Jerry O'Connell
    • David Collins
    Bill Bellamy
    Bill Bellamy
    • Jonesy
    Bridgette Wilson-Sampras
    Bridgette Wilson-Sampras
    • Sarah
    • (as Bridgette L. Wilson)
    Ryan Reynolds
    Ryan Reynolds
    • Mike Hanson
    Alyssa Milano
    Alyssa Milano
    • Amy
    Jon Tenney
    Jon Tenney
    • Andrew Hahn
    Annabeth Gish
    Annabeth Gish
    • Nicole
    Ron Livingston
    Ron Livingston
    • Tyler Bellows
    Erinn Bartlett
    Erinn Bartlett
    • Julie Madison
    Scarlett Chorvat
    Scarlett Chorvat
    • Katie Madison
    Jolie Jenkins
    Jolie Jenkins
    • Amber
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    John O'Hurley
    • Tim 'Timbo' Chadway
    Alicia Rickter
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    David DeLuise
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      • Peter W. Nelson
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    • Trivia
      The film was suppose to be released in theaters at the last quarter of 2000, but it was shelved when Destination Films went bankrupt in 2001. Plus the studio no longer had the funds to cover the release. It eventually went straight to video.
    • Goofs
      When David falls on the taxi cab, he clearly breaks the glass; however, when the taxi is driving away, the glass is fully intact.
    • Quotes

      Mike Hanson: You should stop drinking.

      Girl in Bar: Why? I just got here.

      Mike Hanson: Because you're driving me home.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Film Geek (2005)

    User reviews39

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    8/10
    Funnier than "Swingers"...........
    "Buying the Cow" is an extremely well written, highly quotable, overlooked gem of a comedy. Ron Livingston, Ryan Reynolds, and everyone involved must have had a blast making this. If you enjoy the way "Swingers" exposes male insecurities, "Buying the Cow" is your movie. This is definitely one of the best comedies that no one has ever heard of. After you see "Buying the Cow", you will likely be telling your friends, both male and female, that you have discovered comedy gold. The DVD has minimal extras, but with mega-multiple viewing value you won't care. Run, don't walk and rent "Buying the Cow", you will love it. - MERK
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    • merklekranz
    • Oct 12, 2008

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    • Release date
      • June 8, 2002 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Кіт у мішку
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Destination Films
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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