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The Boyfriend School

Original title: Don't Tell Her It's Me
  • 1990
  • PG-13
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
3.5K
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Jami Gertz, Steve Guttenberg, Shelley Long, and Kyle MacLachlan in The Boyfriend School (1990)
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Cartoonist Gus has survived cancer treatment and now his romance novelist sister tries to find him a woman and guide him. Will they succeed?Cartoonist Gus has survived cancer treatment and now his romance novelist sister tries to find him a woman and guide him. Will they succeed?Cartoonist Gus has survived cancer treatment and now his romance novelist sister tries to find him a woman and guide him. Will they succeed?

  • Director
    • Malcolm Mowbray
  • Writer
    • Sarah Bird
  • Stars
    • Steve Guttenberg
    • Jami Gertz
    • Shelley Long
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    3.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Malcolm Mowbray
    • Writer
      • Sarah Bird
    • Stars
      • Steve Guttenberg
      • Jami Gertz
      • Shelley Long
    • 36User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Steve Guttenberg
    Steve Guttenberg
    • Gus Kubicek
    Jami Gertz
    Jami Gertz
    • Emily Pear
    Shelley Long
    Shelley Long
    • Lizzie Potts
    Kyle MacLachlan
    Kyle MacLachlan
    • Trout
    Mädchen Amick
    Mädchen Amick
    • Mandy
    Kevin Scannell
    Kevin Scannell
    • Mitchell Potts
    Perry Anzilotti
    Perry Anzilotti
    • Hairdresser
    Nada Despotovich
    • Receptionist
    Beth Grant
    Beth Grant
    • Babette
    Don Hood
    Don Hood
    • Deputy
    Bill Applebaum
    Bill Applebaum
    • Man in Bar
    O'Neal Compton
    O'Neal Compton
    • Gas Station Attendant
    Ron Orbach
    Ron Orbach
    • Bobbi
    Stacy Areheart
    • Teenage Girl
    Bert Hogue
    • Airport Security Guard
    Michelle Torres
    • Ticket Agent
    William 'Birdman' Thomas
    • Man in Line #1
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    • Director
      • Malcolm Mowbray
    • Writer
      • Sarah Bird
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    User reviews36

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    anton2101

    I would say it's cute.

    Not being a native speaker it is sometimes hard for me to understand what is the meaning of some words because we don't have an equivalent in my language. One of such words is cute, neither beautiful nor attractive. I was explained it's like somehow good or beautiful but not enough. This movie is just like that. Unless you are totally romantic you gonna hate this film. I mean predictable story, lots of overused moments and twists, classical ending... I loved it! The thing is the film is good at it's main purpose, it is romantically charming. And that means a lot, at least to me. It's a good-natured film about good-natured people for the good-natured viewers.
    7steven-112

    Funny Face

    Absolutely charming, an old school romance that would never see the light of day in the noughties.

    Full of genuinely funny moments, particularly from Shelley Long chastising her infant on the dangers of sticking fingers in sockets or eating oil covered bolts in a non-chalont manner. Leads look great and have the timing for comedy. Jamie Gertz never fails to charm.

    Funny, romantic, inspiring and beautiful, says this soppy old romantic.
    8suessanderson

    A Very Enjoyable Love Story

    I found that this was a very enjoyable film and even though films like this(probably smaller budget, not a lot of hype, etc.)may not get the critics raves, it IS a good rental or cable view for anyone who likes the "star-crossed" lovers theme with a lot of the silly hi-jinx that usually surround them.

    I absolutely ADORE Steve Guttenburg no matter what he plays in especially due to his boyish likability and the "attainable" characters he usually plays. Not to mention, he is an absolute HOTTIE! As for the rest of the cast, they were all chosen well especially Jami Gertz and Shelly Long. All in all a good, CLEAN(which is hard to find these days) and fun little movie. My thumbs up! lol
    7Dion-4

    Cute romantic comedy

    The on-screen chemistry between Jami Gertz and Steve Guttenberg is excellent in this movie and it is this chemistry which makes the movie so appealing. Not a blockbuster movie, but one which can be enjoyed for the fact that it is a pleasant feel good story. Jami Gertz is particularly good in this film , it is a shame that she has not appeared more often in the late 90's apart from her appearance in "Twister". Great performance also from Shelley Long.
    brink-3

    Good happy movie

    I remember watching this movie when I was a mere slip of a boy. I really enjoyed it, as I recall. Granted, the plot was sort of hard to believe, but I think the storytelling more than made up for it. This is definitely a good movie. It's good to see if you're wanting a pick me up, because you'll walk away just smiling and thinking, "Yes, all is right with the world". It's bad to see if you are lacking a significant other, because you'll walk away with this wistful feeling in your heart, thinking, "I wish that were me". Seriously. In any event, I advise renting it.

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    • Trivia
      "The Boyfriend School" was the film's working title until the marketing department at Hemdale, its studio, learned that the title tested poorly in its surveys. Alternative titles considered included: "Two of Gus", "What She Knew", and "Don't Tell Her It's Me", with the final title finally making the cut. However, the film was retitled "The Boyfriend School" for cable television airings, as well as the DVD release.
    • Goofs
      Gus's "Maori" pendant bears no resemblance to actual Maori artwork.
    • Quotes

      Gus Kubicek: I am Lobo. I hunt alone. I need no one.

    • Connections
      Features Narc (1988)
    • Soundtracks
      Don't Tell Her It's Me
      Performed by Michael Ruff

      Written by David Batteau (ASCAP) & Andre Fischer (ASCAP)

      Published by Stickystamp Music (ASCAP), Xayas Songs (ASCAP), Le Grande Fromage Music (ASCAP)

      Produced by Andre Fischer

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    • Release date
      • September 21, 1990 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Busco una novia
    • Filming locations
      • Charleston, South Carolina, USA
    • Production companies
      • Hemdale
      • Sovereign Pictures
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    • Budget
      • $6,700,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,171,762
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $531,714
      • Sep 23, 1990
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,171,762
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 41m(101 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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