The Crush (1993): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Crush is a 1993 drama thriller directed by Alan Shapiro, starring Cary Elwes, Alicia Silverstone and Kurtwood Smith. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $13.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 34 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Alan Shapiro
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Crush About?
The premise of The Crush without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A teenage boy develops a dangerous obsession with his English teacher, his infatuation escalating into a troubling rivalry when she begins dating. Consumed by jealousy and a misguided sense of passion, he takes increasingly unsettling actions. The situation culminates in a tense and disturbing confrontation, exploring the dark side of adolescent obsession.
The Crush Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- borderline personality disorder
- teenage girl
- teenage crush
- erotic thriller
- bikini
- female stalker
- unwanted sexual advances
- teenage girl wears a bikini
- teenage girl wears a one piece swimsuit
- female rear nudity
- voyeurism
- obsessed girl
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- 14 year old
- teenage girl obsessed with an adult man
- young girl attracted to an older man
- underage girl kisses an adult man
- female sexual harasser
- wrongfully accused
- rape accusation
- seductress
- jailbait
- vandalism
- hiding in a closet
- false accusation of rape
- undressing
- obsessive love
- nudity
- psycho thriller
- femme fatale
- unrequited love
- fatal attraction
- self mutilation
- darkroom
- mental illness
- father daughter relationship
- teenage murderess
- evil girl
- taking a shower
- rampage
- surprise ending
- frame up
- rented guesthouse
- grand piano
- obscenity scratched into car
- computer sabotage
- serial stalker
- roller skates
- car
- sunglasses
- precocious girl
The Crush Cast
Cary Elwes leads the cast, with Alicia Silverstone and Kurtwood Smith. Directed by Alan Shapiro; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Alan Shapiro
Also Starring in The Crush
· 6 moreMore from Alan Shapiro
More films directed by Alan Shapiro, best-rated first: Flipper, The Christmas Star and Tiger Town.
The Crush Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Crush 34 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 34 Metascore
User score 6.7
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The Crush Plot Summary
What happens in The Crush 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
Unable to find a suitable apartment in Seattle, Washington, journalist Nick Elliot decides to venture into the suburbs. There, he comes across a sign advertising a guest house available for rent, owned by the frequently traveling couple, Liv and Cliff Forrester. Without much hesitation, Nick accepts the property and begins to renovate it. However, his presence quickly captures the attention of the Forresters’ 14-year-old daughter, Darian, who begins to exhibit a keen interest in him.
Full summary
The whole story of The Crush, scene by scene
The Crush Box Office
The Crush grossed $13.6 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$13.6M
- US & Canada
- $13.6M
The Crush Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer The Crush - Theatrical Trailer
How Well Do You Know The Crush?
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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Who plays the character Nick Elliot in 'The Crush'?
Cars in The Crush
8 cars on screen, including the 1964 Valiant Signet and the 1983 Ford LTD Crown Victoria.
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1964 Valiant Signet Important role -
1983 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Minor role -
1991 Jeep Cherokee Minor role -
1988 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine Minor role
The Crush Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “Увлечение без взаимности” and “Роковое увлечение”.
- Also known as
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- Увлечение без взаимности
- Роковое увлечение
- Соблазнительница
- Loca Obsesión
- Veneno en la piel
- Das Biest
- La ragazza della porta accanto
- דלוקה עליו עד מוות
- Paixão Sem Limite
- Osudný omyl
- Η Σύγκρουση
- Увлечение
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- Szerencsétlen baleset
- Svart oskuld
- Zauroczenie
- 크러쉬
- Diabolique Séduction
- 推动情人的床
- Захоплення
- ダリアン
- เสน่ห์สาวอำมหิต
- Paixão Sem Limites
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Movies Like The Crush
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Crushed, I Think I Have a Crush on You and Bugcrush.
The Crush FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Crush, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Crush?
The Crush runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was The Crush released?
The Crush was released on April 2, 1993.
Who directed The Crush?
The Crush was directed by Alan Shapiro.
More films by Alan Shapiro Who is in the cast of The Crush?
The Crush stars Cary Elwes, Alicia Silverstone and Kurtwood Smith, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Crush make at the box office?
The Crush grossed $13.6 million worldwide.
How is The Crush rated?
The Crush has 34 on Metacritic.
Does The Crush have a post-credit scene?
No. The Crush has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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