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.
Acting
Sandra Bullock's pre-stardom awkward charm is everything
Writing
Screenplay by Dale Launer who also wrote Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Director
Dale Launer
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The song 'Love Potion No. 9' by The Searchers was a 1964 hit, but the film uses a cover by The Clovers in the opening credits.
This was Sandra Bullock's first leading role in a theatrical release, filmed right before she broke through with Speed.
No ratings yet
Sign in to join the discussion — comments are spoiler-gated to your watch progress.
Discussion starters
US
