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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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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
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    7.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Walt Becker
    • Writers
      • Walt Becker
      • Peter W. Nelson
    • Stars
      • Jerry O'Connell
      • Bill Bellamy
      • Bridgette Wilson-Sampras
    • 39User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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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
    John O'Hurley
    John O'Hurley
    • Tim 'Timbo' Chadway
    Alicia Rickter
    • Laura
    Brian Beacock
    Brian Beacock
    • Alex
    Heather Morgan
    Heather Morgan
    • Waitress
    David DeLuise
    David DeLuise
    • Fratguy
    Nina Petronzio
    • Cynthia
    Fiona Loewi
    Fiona Loewi
    • Susan
    • Director
      • Walt Becker
    • Writers
      • Walt Becker
      • 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 was having financial problems. The company no longer had the funds to cover the release. It later shut down in February 2001. Sony picked up the film and 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

    Featured review
    8/10

    Much better than the usual.

    What is wrong with Hollywood? They pump up virtually unwatchable action flicks and bury real gems like Buying the Cow. This movie was intelligent, original, insightful (to a point) and funny. I feel sorry for everyone involved in this production -- because some distributor someone dropped the ball. If you liked Office Space, The Castle, Happy Texas, or Romy & Michelle's High School Reunion, watch this movie.
    • RichardU
    • Jan 3, 2003
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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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