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The Crush

  • 1993
  • R
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
23K
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POPULARITY
4,720
46
Cary Elwes and Alicia Silverstone in The Crush (1993)
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Erotic ThrillerPsychological ThrillerCrimeDramaRomanceThriller

A journalist becomes the unwanted center of attention for a 14-year-old girl, who proceeds to sabotage his life after he refuses her sexual advances.A journalist becomes the unwanted center of attention for a 14-year-old girl, who proceeds to sabotage his life after he refuses her sexual advances.A journalist becomes the unwanted center of attention for a 14-year-old girl, who proceeds to sabotage his life after he refuses her sexual advances.

  • Director
    • Alan Shapiro
  • Writer
    • Alan Shapiro
  • Stars
    • Cary Elwes
    • Alicia Silverstone
    • Jennifer Rubin
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    23K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,720
    46
    • Director
      • Alan Shapiro
    • Writer
      • Alan Shapiro
    • Stars
      • Cary Elwes
      • Alicia Silverstone
      • Jennifer Rubin
    • 105User reviews
    • 38Critic reviews
    • 34Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 3 nominations

    Videos4

    The Crush
    Trailer 1:57
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    The Crush
    Trailer 0:31
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    The Crush: Just Friends
    Clip 2:35
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    The Crush: Interview With Actress Jennifer Rubin
    Featurette 1:37
    Watch The Crush: Interview With Actress Jennifer Rubin

    Photos146

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    Top cast21

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    Cary Elwes
    Cary Elwes
    • Nick Eliot
    Alicia Silverstone
    Alicia Silverstone
    • Adrian Forrester
    Jennifer Rubin
    Jennifer Rubin
    • Amy Maddik
    Kurtwood Smith
    Kurtwood Smith
    • Cliff Forrester
    Amber Benson
    Amber Benson
    • Cheyenne
    Gwynyth Walsh
    Gwynyth Walsh
    • Liv Forrester
    Matthew Walker
    Matthew Walker
    • Michael
    Deborah Hancock
    • Samantha
    Beverley Elliott
    Beverley Elliott
    • Tex Murphy
    Andrew Airlie
    Andrew Airlie
    • Dr. Pollard
    Sheila Paterson
    • Mrs. Tinkerman
    Brent Chapman
    Brent Chapman
    • Steven Tinkerman
    James Kidnie
    James Kidnie
    • Attorney
    Betty Phillips
    Betty Phillips
    • Abigail Spaulding
    Duncan Fraser
    Duncan Fraser
    • Detective
    Paul Bittante
    • Police Officer
    Doug Abrahams
    Doug Abrahams
    • Hospital Room Cop
    Mark Acheson
    Mark Acheson
    • Locksmith
    • Director
      • Alan Shapiro
    • Writer
      • Alan Shapiro
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      When the movie was edited for TV, Alicia Silverstone's character's name changed from Darian Forrester to Adrian. Screenwriter and director Alan Shapiro had based the film on actual events that happened to him and ended up being sued by the girl he wrote about, who had the same name as his "fictional" character.
    • Goofs
      Color of Alicia's underwear as she walks out of the bathroom. When she is in the bathroom they are a beige/nude color full cut underwear. However when she gets to the bedroom a few steps later they are blue bikini bottom style. Then without pause she walks in front of the closet and removes the top and has nothing underneath it.
    • Quotes

      Adrian Forrester: So, this is what it takes to finally get you up here?

      Nick Eliot: What're you doing?

      Adrian Forrester: Fixing things.

      Nick Eliot: Where's Cheyenne?

      Adrian Forrester: You wanna do her, too, is that it? I'm not good enough for you?

      Nick Eliot: Where is she, Adrian?

      Adrian Forrester: I came back here for you, Nick. My parents tried to take me away, but I fooled them.

      Nick Eliot: Where is she?

      Adrian Forrester: I came back here for you, and I found you with my best friend. I still love you, Nick!

      Nick Eliot: [walks out of room] Cheyenne?

      Adrian Forrester: Nick!

      Nick Eliot: Cheyenne?

      Adrian Forrester: NICK!

      [beats Nick with a broom handle]

    • Crazy credits
      After the fade out, Darian's face is visible until a few seconds after the credits start.
    • Alternate versions
      TV versions feature additional footage: Darian spying on Nick through a wooden gate; Darian getting a ride from Nick to practice while all the other girls stare at her; Nick talks briefly to Amy about the babysitter Amy says "What could she know?" and for him to call her with any information; Darian calls Nick at 2:30 in the morning and says "Am I your first call?"; Nick scares Amy who is taking a shower; Nick's boss yelling at him in a bathroom about his fight with Darian; and Nick in a limo going to see Levansky; Amy and Nick chatting and her saying "Have you ever heard the expression Don't kneed your meat where you lay your bread?"; extra few seconds of Nick helping Cliff get the boxes up to the attic; Nick calling Levansky's babysitter; Nick watching The Forrester family getting their possessions from the house; a foggy bathroom mirror.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Crush WGN Commercial (2000)
    • Soundtracks
      MY HOUSE
      Performed by Christopher Kowanko (as Chris Kowanko)
      EMI Blackwood Music Inc./Walk Rudy Music
      Courtesy of Morgan Creek Records

    User reviews105

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    6/10

    Follows the Standard Format

    "Nick Eliot" (Cary Elwes) has just moved to Seattle and needs a place to stay prior to working as an investigative journalist for a magazine there. He settles on a semi-furnished guest house belonging to a married couple by the name of Cliff Forrester (Kurtwood Smith) and his wife "Liv" (Gwynyth Walsh). Also there is their 14-year-old daughter "Adrian" (Alicia Silverstone) who immediately develops a crush on Nick. Since he is twice her age he figures that her attraction to him is nothing serious. Big mistake. Anyway, as far as this film is concerned it pretty much follows the standard format of any number of similar movies made both before and after. However, what distinguishes this one is the performance of Alicia Silverstone in her very first film debut. Likewise, both Jennifer Rubin (as "Amy") and the aforementioned Cary Elwes also performed quite well too. Again, the story is pretty formulaic but even so I thought it was still enjoyable. Accordingly, I rate this movie as slightly above average.
    • Uriah43
    • Jun 24, 2015
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 2, 1993 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Falsa inocencia
    • Filming locations
      • 1526 Angus Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada(Darian's house)
    • Production company
      • Morgan Creek Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $6,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $13,609,396
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,024,976
      • Apr 4, 1993
    • Gross worldwide
      • $13,609,396
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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