Love Potion No. 9

Name: Love Potion No. 9
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Fantasy
Released: 1992-11-13
Cast: Sandra Bullock, Tate Donovan, Anne Bancroft, Blake Clark, Rebecca Staab

1992 | 97 min | Comedy, Romance, Fantasy

Monday Morning Maybe

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 25% on Rotten Tomatoes, a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for romantics, anyone who wants a laugh and fantasy fans. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood: Light and funny, romantic.
The pace: Breezy, at 1 hr 37 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

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.