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For Love or Money (1993): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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For Love or Money is a 1993 comedy drama starring Michael J. Fox, Gabrielle Anwar and Anthony Higgins. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $11.1 million worldwide on a $30 million budget. Critics gave it 42 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$11.1M
Metascore
42
budget
$30M
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For Love or Money (1993) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Genres
Drama , Comedy , Romance
Original language
English
Budget
$30M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is For Love or Money About?

The premise of For Love or Money without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A dedicated concierge working in Manhattan’s competitive hospitality industry finds his loyalties challenged when he falls for a wealthy client. Balancing his ambition to launch his own hotel with his growing feelings, he faces a difficult choice between professional success and personal happiness. The encounter forces him to examine his values and consider what he truly desires in life.

For Love or Money Themes & Keywords

· 24 tags
  • hotel
  • concierge
  • mistress
  • scene during opening credits
  • affair with the boss's girlfriend
  • falling in love with the boss's girlfriend
  • matte painting
  • glass matte
  • glass matte shot
  • fao schwarz store
  • money
  • deception
+12 more
  • new york city
  • internal revenue service
  • wristwatch
  • telephone call
  • taxi
  • hotel room
  • horse
  • horseback riding
  • elevator
  • electric guitar
  • customer
  • adultery
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Cast & crew

For Love or Money Cast

Michael J. Fox leads the cast, with Gabrielle Anwar and Anthony Higgins.

Also Starring in For Love or Money

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Ratings

For Love or Money Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave For Love or Money 42 on Metacritic.

Plot

For Love or Money Plot Summary

What happens in For Love or Money from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Doug Ireland, portrayed by Michael J. Fox, is a resourceful young hotel concierge dedicated to ensuring the satisfaction of guests while managing a quirky staff at the struggling Bradbury Hotel in New York City. His charismatic personality often earns him sizable tips, like the generous $100 he receives when impressing guests. However, his romantic overtures towards Andy Hart, played by Gabrielle Anwar, a captivating saleswoman at the perfume counter, are repeatedly dismissed, as she insists she is in a relationship with a wealthy, married man.

Full summary

The whole story of For Love or Money, scene by scene

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Box office

For Love or Money Box Office & Budget

For Love or Money grossed $11.1 million worldwide on a $30 million budget, 37% of what it cost.

1993 box office

Worldwide gross

$11.1M

37% of its budget back

US & Canada
$11.1M
Budget
$30M
Videos

For Love or Money Trailers & Videos

The trailer of For Love or Money.

For Love or Money
Quiz

How Well Do You Know For Love or Money?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Cars

Cars in For Love or Money

19 cars on screen, including the 1991 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine and the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL R129.

All 19 cars
  • 1991 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine in For Love or Money 1991 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine Important role
  • 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL R129 in For Love or Money 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL R129 Important role
  • 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider in For Love or Money 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider Minor role
  • 1987 Chevrolet Caprice in For Love or Money 1987 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
Details

For Love or Money Also Known As

28 alternative titles, including “The Concierge” and “For pengenes skyld”.

Also known as
  • The Concierge
  • For pengenes skyld
  • Kär i karriären
  • Amore senza interessi
  • Консьєрж
  • Z lásky nebo pro peníze
  • Por amor o por dinero
  • Ein Concierge zum Verlieben
  • Amore con interessi
  • Le Concierge du Bradbury
  • Консьерж
  • Conserje a su medida
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  • Szenzációs recepciós
  • Por Amor ou por Dinheiro
  • כסף או אהבה
  • За любов или пари
  • Poslíček
  • За любов або гроші
  • 小生护驾
  • Pieniądze albo Miłość
  • 사랑 게임
  • Aşk mı Para mı?
  • Por amor o por dinero (For Love or Money)
  • Le concierge
  • 小生護駕
  • Dragoste de cinci stele
  • バラ色の選択
  • Concierge - rakkaudesta vai rahasta

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FAQ

For Love or Money FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of For Love or Money, each answered in a sentence.

How long is For Love or Money?

For Love or Money runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was For Love or Money released?

For Love or Money was released on October 1, 1993.

Who is in the cast of For Love or Money?

For Love or Money stars Michael J. Fox, Gabrielle Anwar and Anthony Higgins, among 6 credited actors.

How much did For Love or Money make at the box office?

For Love or Money grossed $11.1 million worldwide on a budget of $30 million.

How is For Love or Money rated?

For Love or Money has 42 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.

Does For Love or Money have a post-credit scene?

No. For Love or Money has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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