
Love Potion No. 9
Imagine if sex appeal came in a bottle.
Directed by Dale Launer
Produced by Penta Pictures, 20th Century Fox
A lighthearted romantic comedy that uses magical intervention to help two awkward misfits discover genuine attraction to each other beneath the potion's spell.
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.
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Is Love Potion No. 9 scary? No. Less frightening than 98% of films.
Is Love Potion No. 9 sad? No. Less sad than 97% of films.
Does Love Potion No. 9 end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.
Is Love Potion No. 9 easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.
Is Love Potion No. 9 violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
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Like Love Potion No. 9
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
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Like Love Potion No. 9, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Love Potion No. 9, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Love Potion No. 9, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































