For Love Or Money (1993)

32% of critics liked it
(19 reviews)
42% of users liked it
(8,791 ratings)

Michael J. Fox stars as Doug Ireland in this romantic comedy about a brash concierge at a swanky New York hotel who always makes it a point to go out of his way for the hotel guests. But Doug doesn't want to be a concierge forever. What he would really like to do is build a swanky hotel of his own,… More Michael J. Fox stars as Doug Ireland in this romantic comedy about a brash concierge at a swanky New York hotel who always makes it a point to go out of his way for the hotel guests. But Doug doesn't want to be a concierge forever. What he would really like to do is build a swanky hotel of his own, and all he needs is $3 million to do it. When haughty and patronizing tycoon Christian Hanover (Anthony Higgins) comes to the hotel for a rendezvous with his mistress Andy Hart (Gabrielle Anwar), Doug sees the opportunity to convince Christian to invest the $3 million in his dream of a hotel. So, Doug willingly agrees to baby-sit Andy when Christian has to leave her to see his wife. But the more time he spends with Andy, the more affectionate he feels toward her, until finally he has fallen in love with her. Now Doug must make a choice concerning what he really wants -- his dream of a hotel or the love of Andy. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 29 min.
Directed By: Barry Sonnenfeld
Genres: Comedy, Romance

In Theaters: Oct 1, 1993 Wide
On DVD: Aug 12, 2003
Studio: MCA Universal Home Video

Critic Reviews

David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
...a watchable yet disappointing effort from an otherwise reliable filmmaker...
Clint Morris, Moviehole
Fox at his funniest and most charming
Fred Topel, About.com
Okay romantic comedy. Fox's concierge bits are the highlight, and the standard romance is fine.
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
Fox's good-guy charm elevates the material ... a lot.

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Leigh R

Not one of my favorites by Michael J. Fox, but it wasn't a complete waste.
danny d

decent movie
Leo L

Funny!

Cast

            Michael J. Fox as Doug Ireland

            Gabrielle Anwar as Andy Hart

            Anthony Higgins as Christian Hanover

            Michael Tucker (I) as Harry Wegman

            Bob Balaban as Mr. Drinkwater

            Udo Kier as Mr. Himmerman

            Dan Hedaya as Gene Salvatore

            Fyvush Finkel as Milton Glickman

            Paula Laurence as Mrs. Vigushin

            Isaac Mizrahi as Julian Russell

            Patrick Breen as Gary Taubin

            Alvin Alexis as Bicyclist

            Erick Avari as Benny

            Cynthia Bailey as Model

            Susan Blommaert as Charlotte

            Dianne Brill as Gloria

            Louis Cantarini as Cab Driver

            Al Cerullo as Co-Pilot

            La Chanze as Nora

            John Cunningham as Mr. Brinkerhoff

            Francis Dumaurier as Husband

            Tim Gallin as Eliot

            Daniel Hagen as Vincent

            Richmond Hoxie as Mr. Bailey

            Simon Jones as Albert

            Anne Lange as Tiffany Saleswoman

            Salem Ludwig as Customer

            Ann McDonough as Mrs. Kimkoff

            Donna Mitchell as Eleanor Hanover

            Debra Monk as Mrs. Wegman

            Suzann O'Neill as Tatiana

            Alice Playten as Mrs. Bailey

            Steve Randazzo as Gangster

            Sandra Reaves-Phillips as Marie

            Douglas Seale as Freddy

            Bobby Short as Himself

            Hikari Takano as Leon

            Veronica Webb as Model

            David Lipman as Man in Elevator

            Robert Scott as Musician

            Beverly Peer as Musician

            John Lyons
            
            Saverio Guerra as Carmen

            Susan Ringo as Mrs. Brinkerhoff
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