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Buying the Cow
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Buying the Cow

2002-06-08 · 88 min · ★ 5.1

Comedy · Romance

A commitment-averse man frantically hits the dating scene after his girlfriend starts pressuring him to pop the question.

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Directors
Walt Becker
Production companies
Destination Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jerry O'ConnellJerry O'ConnellDavid Collins
Bridgette WilsonBridgette WilsonSarah
Ryan ReynoldsRyan ReynoldsMike Hanson
Bill BellamyBill BellamyJonesy
Alyssa MilanoAlyssa MilanoAmy
Jon TenneyJon TenneyAndrew Hahn
Annabeth GishAnnabeth GishNicole
Ron LivingstonRon LivingstonTyler Bellows
Erinn BartlettErinn BartlettJulie Madison
Scarlett ChorvatScarlett ChorvatKatie Madison
Jolie JenkinsJolie JenkinsAmber
John O'HurleyJohn O'HurleyTim 'Timbo' Chadway
Alicia RickterAlicia RickterLaura
Brian BeacockBrian BeacockAlex
Heather MorganHeather MorganWaitress
David DeLuiseDavid DeLuiseFratguy
Nina PetronzioCynthia
Fiona LoewiFiona LoewiSusan
Nipper KnappHost
S.A. GriffinS.A. GriffinStanley

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