The Crush
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Overview
Nick Eliot, a 28-year-old newspaper reporter, moves into the guest house of the Forresters. Everything goes fine until he meets 14-year-old Adrienne, the Forresters' only child. When she develops a crush and is rebuffed, she retaliates with vengeance.
Director / Creator
Alan Shapiro
Writers
Alan Shapiro
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About The Crush (1993)
Filmoverview · cast · reception · where to watch
Overview
The Crush (1993) is a Crime, Drama, and Romance film from United States and Canada. the film was directed by Alan Shapiro. It runs 1 hour and 29 minutes and was produced primarily in English.
What it's about
Nick Eliot, a 28-year-old newspaper reporter, moves into the guest house of the Forresters. Everything goes fine until he meets 14-year-old Adrienne, the Forresters' only child. When she develops a crush and is rebuffed, she retaliates with vengeance.
Cast and crew
The film stars Cary Elwes, Alicia Silverstone, and Jennifer Rubin in supporting roles.
Critical reception
On IMDb, The Crush holds a rating of 5.8/10 based on 23,029 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 28%. Metacritic aggregates a score of 34/100 from professional reviewers. Notable recognition: 2 wins & 3 nominations. These numbers place The Crush within the broader landscape of Crime and Drama cinema from 1993, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
Where to watch
The Crush is currently available to stream with a subscription on Hoopla, Kanopy, Shout! Factory TV (Via Amazon Prime), or fuboTV. Free, ad-supported viewing options are available on Tubi TV, Plex, and The Roku Channel. Streaming rights move between platforms regularly, so the providers shown above reflect current availability based on the most recent data we have on file.
Why The Crush is worth knowing
If you enjoy Crime or Drama films, The Crush offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 1993 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how crime evolved during that period. Performances from Cary Elwes and Alicia Silverstone are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep The Crush on your watchlist for later.
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