Can't Hardly Wait
“Yesterday's history. Tomorrow's the future. Tonight's the party.”
Synopsis
It's graduation day at Huntington Hills High, and you know what that means - time to party. And not just any party, either. This one will be a night to remember, as the nerds become studs, the jocks are humiliated, and freshman crushes blossom into grown-up romance.
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Official Trailer: Can’t Hardly Wait (1998)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-05-15
Top Cast
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Jennifer Love Hewitt
Amanda Beckett
Ethan Embry
Preston Meyers
Charlie Korsmo
William Lichter
Lauren Ambrose
Denise Fleming
Peter Facinelli
Mike Dexter
Seth Green
Kenny Fisher
Michelle Brookhurst
Molly Stinson
Alexander Martin
Olaf
Erik Palladino
Cousin Ron
Channon Roe
Jake
Sean Patrick Thomas
Ben
Freddy Rodríguez
T.J.
Joel Michaely
Geoff Piccirilli
Jay Paulson
Murphy Pelan
Brian Hall
Real Homeboy
Branden Williams
DJ Sammy
Robert Jayne
Richie Koolboy
Johnny Zander
Jimmy
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 12, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 19, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$25.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.56x
+$15.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Elfont, Deborah Kaplan
- Screenplay & Story
- Deborah Kaplan, Harry Elfont
- Original Score
- David Kitay
- Original Title
- Can't Hardly Wait
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $25.6M
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Tall Trees Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Elfont, Deborah Kaplan
Deborah Kaplan, Harry Elfont
David Kitay
Lloyd Ahern II
Michael Jablow
Jenno Topping, Betty Thomas
Department Leadership Roster
Deborah Kaplan
Writer
Harry Elfont
Writer
Marcia Hinds
Production Design
Jenno Topping
Producer
Clay Boss
Stunt Coordinator
Mark Bridges
Costume Design
Lloyd Ahern II
Director of Photography
Michael Jablow
Editor
Harry Elfont
Director
Deborah Kaplan
Director
Betty Thomas
Producer
David Kitay
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Can't Hardly Wait
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What is Can't Hardly Wait about?
It's graduation day at Huntington Hills High, and you know what that means - time to party. And not just any party, either. This one will be a night to remember, as the nerds become studs, the jocks are humiliated, and freshman crushes blossom into grown-up romance.
Who directed Can't Hardly Wait?
Can't Hardly Wait was directed by Harry Elfont, Deborah Kaplan.
Who stars in Can't Hardly Wait?
The principal cast of Can't Hardly Wait includes Jennifer Love Hewitt, Ethan Embry, Charlie Korsmo, Lauren Ambrose, Peter Facinelli.
When was Can't Hardly Wait released and how long is it?
Can't Hardly Wait was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of Can't Hardly Wait?
Can't Hardly Wait had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $25.6M at the worldwide box office (2.56 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Can't Hardly Wait?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Can't Hardly Wait was composed by David Kitay.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Can't Hardly Wait?
Can't Hardly Wait holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).