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Some Kind of Wonderful
Dir. Howard Deutch
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Some Kind of Wonderful
“Before they could stand together, they had to stand alone.”
Romance
Comedy
Director
Howard Deutch
Screenplay
John Hughes
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.
Release
Feb 27, 1987
Budget
—
Country
United States of America
Revenue
$19M
Cast
Eric Stoltz
Keith Nelson
Mary Stuart Masterson
Watts
Lea Thompson
Amanda Jones
Chynna Phillips
Mia
Craig Sheffer
Hardy Jenns
John Ashton
Cliff Nelson
Elias Koteas
Skinhead
Maddie Corman
Laura Nelson
Molly Hagan
Shayne
Candace Cameron Bure
Cindy Nelson
Lee Garlington
Gym Instructor
Kenneth Kimmins
Detention Teacher
Patricia Gaul
Mrs. Gale
Laura Leigh Hughes
Holly
Carmine Caridi
Museum Guard
Jane Elliot
Carol Nelson
Reviews
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