Buying the Cow 2002
“Why buy the cow, when you can get the milk for free?”
What is Buying the Cow?
Buying the Cow is a 2002 American screwball comedy film belonging to the comedy and romance genres. Walt Becker directed the feature, which runs for one hour and twenty-eight minutes and carries a rating of R.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2002
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 88 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 8, 2002
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Destination Films
- Genres
- Comedy, Romance
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At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.1/10 from 124 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~88 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Destination Films
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Overview
Buying the Cow is a 2002 American screwball comedy film belonging to the comedy and romance genres. Walt Becker directed the feature, which runs for one hour and twenty-eight minutes and carries a rating of R. The principal cast includes Jerry O'Connell, Ryan Reynolds, Alyssa Milano, and Bridgette L. Wilson, also credited as Bridgette Wilson. The film's narrative centers on a commitment-averse man who frantically hits the dating scene after his girlfriend starts pressuring him to pop the question. Promotional material for the release includes the tagline asking why buy the cow, when you can get the milk for free. The production had a United States release date of June 8, 2002.
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Is Buying the Cow worth watching?
Buying the Cow holds a community rating of 5.1/10 based on 124 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Romance for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Buying the Cow and when was it released?
Buying the Cow is a feature film with a runtime of 88 minutes. It was released in 2002. Release status: Released.
Who directed Buying the Cow?
Buying the Cow was directed by Walt Becker.
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