Love Don't Co$t a Thing (2003)

Kernel Score: 86% · 663 ratings · Rated PG-13

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Family, Romance

Released: 2003-12-12

Runtime: 100 minutes

Where to watch Love Don't Co$t a Thing

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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

A high school outcast pays a cheerleader to pose as his girlfriend so he can be considered cool.

Love Don't Co$t a Thing parents' guide: ages 11+

Parents need to know that this teen comedy involves a boy paying a classmate to pose as his girlfriend.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Director

Troy Byer

Cast

  • Nick Cannon as Alvin Johnson
  • Christina Milian as Paris Morgan
  • Kenan Thompson as Walter Colley
  • Kal Penn as Kenneth Warman
  • Steve Harvey as Clarence Johnson
  • Vanessa Bell Calloway as Vivian Johnson
  • Reagan Gomez-Preston as Olivia
  • Nicole Scherzinger as Champagne Girl
  • Melissa Schuman as Zoe Parks
  • Nichole Galicia as Yvonne Freeman

Love Don't Co$t a Thing FAQ

Is Love Don't Co$t a Thing good?

Love Don't Co$t a Thing has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 663 audience ratings.

Where can I watch Love Don't Co$t a Thing?

In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is Love Don't Co$t a Thing OK for kids?

Love Don't Co$t a Thing is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that this teen comedy involves a boy paying a classmate to pose as his girlfriend.