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Some Kind of Wonderful

“Before they could stand together, they had to stand alone.”

★ 6.8 / 10 (567 votes)February 27, 198795 minEN
RomanceComedy

Keith Nelson, an artsy high school outcast, tries to land a date with popular girl Amanda Jones with some help from his tomboy best friend, Watts. However, Watts realizes she likes Keith as more than just a friend and tries to convince him to stop pursuing Amanda. Matters are further complicated when Keith's invitation draws the ire of Amanda's rich yet snobby ex-boyfriend, Hardy Jenns, who makes plans to get even.

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Movie facts

Release dateFebruary 27, 1987
StatusReleased
Runtime95 min
Rating★ 6.8 / 10
CertificationPG-13
Original languageEnglish
CountryUnited States of America
Budget—
Revenue$18,553,948
ProductionHughes Entertainment, Paramount Pictures
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Crew

Director

Howard Deutch

Writers

John Hughes

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Cast

Eric StoltzEric StoltzKeith Nelson
Mary Stuart MastersonMary Stuart MastersonWatts
Lea ThompsonLea ThompsonAmanda Jones
Chynna PhillipsChynna PhillipsMia
Craig ShefferCraig ShefferHardy Jenns
John AshtonJohn AshtonCliff Nelson
Elias KoteasElias KoteasSkinhead
Maddie CormanMaddie CormanLaura Nelson
Molly HaganMolly HaganShayne
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Bryan ScottParty Guest
Ike EisenmannIke EisenmannParty Guest
Candace Cameron BureCandace Cameron BureCindy Nelson
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