Buying the Cow
“Why buy the cow, when you can get the milk for free?”
Synopsis
A commitment-averse man frantically hits the dating scene after his girlfriend starts pressuring him to pop the question.
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Buying The Cow (2002) - trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-05-07
Top Cast
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Jerry O'Connell
David Collins
Bridgette Wilson
Sarah
Ryan Reynolds
Mike Hanson
Bill Bellamy
Jonesy
Alyssa Milano
Amy
Jon Tenney
Andrew Hahn
Annabeth Gish
Nicole
Ron Livingston
Tyler Bellows
Erinn Bartlett
Julie Madison
Scarlett Chorvat
Katie Madison
Jolie Jenkins
Amber
John O'Hurley
Tim 'Timbo' Chadway
Alicia Rickter
Laura
Brian Beacock
Alex
Heather Morgan
Waitress
David DeLuise
Fratguy
Nina Petronzio
Cynthia
Fiona Loewi
Susan
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 8, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walt Becker
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter W. Nelson, Walt Becker
- Original Score
- Andrew Gross
- Original Title
- Buying the Cow
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Destination Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walt Becker
Peter W. Nelson, Walt Becker
Andrew Gross
Nancy Schreiber
Tony Lombardo
Barry London, Bradley Jenkel, Dan Etheridge, Brent Baum
Department Leadership Roster
Walt Becker
Director
Peter W. Nelson
Writer
Walt Becker
Writer
Bradley Jenkel
Producer
Andrew Gross
Original Music Composer
Dan Etheridge
Producer
Tony Lombardo
Editor
Sara Jane Slotnick
Costume Design
Richard Toyon
Production Design
Nancy Schreiber
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Buying the Cow
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Buying the Cow about?
A commitment-averse man frantically hits the dating scene after his girlfriend starts pressuring him to pop the question.
Who directed Buying the Cow?
Buying the Cow was directed by Walt Becker.
Who stars in Buying the Cow?
The principal cast of Buying the Cow includes Jerry O'Connell, Bridgette Wilson, Ryan Reynolds, Bill Bellamy, Alyssa Milano.
When was Buying the Cow released and how long is it?
Buying the Cow was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Buying the Cow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Buying the Cow was composed by Andrew Gross.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Buying the Cow?
Buying the Cow holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).