Can't Hardly Wait
A nervous high‑school senior races against midnight at his chaotic graduation party to finally win over his crush, while wild friends and unexpected mishaps threaten to derail his last chance at love.
“Yesterday's history. Tomorrow's the future. Tonight's the party.”
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A crew of 75+ credited
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Edited by Michael JablowShot by Lloyd Ahern IiScored by David KitayDesigned by Marcia Hinds
Box Office
1998 · Box office
✅ Made its money back — grossed 2.6× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$25.6M
Opening weekend: $8.0M — 31% of its US run.
Opening week (7-day): $12.2M — 48% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 1,987 theaters
Also known as
- Ich kann's kaum erwartende
- Ya no puedo esperares
- Big Partyfr
- Giovani, pazzi e svitatiit
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Cast & Crew
75 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Jennifer Love Hewitt
as Amanda Beckett
Ethan Embry
as Preston Meyers
Charlie Korsmo
as William Lichter
Lauren Ambrose
as Denise Fleming
Peter Facinelli
as Mike Dexter
Seth Green
as Kenny Fisher
Michelle Brookhurst
as Girl Whose Party It Is
Alexander Martin
as Exchange Student
Erik Palladino
as Cousin Ron
Channon Roe
as Jock #1
Sean Patrick Thomas
as Ben
Freddy Rodriguez
as T.J.
Supporting cast
51Joel Michaely
as Geoff Piccirilli
Jay Paulson
as Murphy Pelan
Brian Hall
as Real Homeboy
Branden Williams
as DJ Sammy
Robert Jayne
as Richie Koolboy
Johnny Zander
as Jimmy
Donald Faison
as Dan
Alec Ledd
as Brian
Jaime Pressly
as Beth
Tamala Jones
as Cindi
Jennifer Lyons
as Rachel
Seth Peterson
as Keg Guy
Angelo Vacco
as Beer Drinker
Nick Paulos
as Beer Drinker
Chris Owen
as Klepto Kid
Vicellous Shannon
as Reddi Whip Kid
Victor Togunde
as Reminiscing Guy
Monica Mcswain
as Groupie
Marisol Nichols
as Groupie
Liz Stauber
as Gossipy Girl
Nicole Bilderback
as Ready to Have Sex Girl
Jason Segel
as Watermelon Guy
Paige Moss
as Ashley
Clea Duvall
as Jana
Leslie Grossman
as Ready to Have Sex Girl's Friend
Ali Maclean
as Language Lab Girl
Brian Klugman
as Stoner Guy
Meadow Sisto
as Hippie Girl
Eric Balfour
as Hippie Guy
Selma Blair
as Girl Mike Hits On #1
Jennifer Paz
as Girl Mike Hits On #2
Johnny Whitworth
as Gum Boy (Voice) (Uncredited)
Sara Rue
as Earth Girl
Nils Larsen
as Skinny Guy
Shannon Frank
as Party Guest
Steve Monroe
as Headbanger
Eric Brice Scott
as Hockey Guy
Tracy R West
as Sydney (uncredited)
Christopher Wiehl
as Horny Guy
Summer Phoenix
as Candy
John Patrick White
as Tassel Guy
Jamie Donnelly
as Teacher
Reni Santoni
as Cop
Rob Roy Fitzgerald
as Cop
Corinne Reilly
as Cop
Amber Benson
as Stephanie (uncredited)
Jenna Elfman
as The Angel (uncredited)
Jennifer Elise Cox
as Mary (uncredited)
Melissa Joan Hart
as Vicki (uncredited)
Breckin Meyer
as Walter (uncredited)
Jerry O Connell
as Trip McNeely (uncredited)
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2Other crew
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