Some Kind of Wonderful
“Before they could stand together, they had to stand alone.”
1987•PG-13•1h 35m•6.9•Released
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.
Director
Howard Deutch
Writer
John Hughes
Revenue
$19M
Languages
English
Studio
Hughes Entertainment
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
Bryan Scott
Party Guest
Ike Eisenmann
Party Guest
Candace Cameron Bure
Cindy Nelson
Lee Garlington
Gym Instructor
Kenneth Kimmins
Detention Teacher
Patricia Gaul
Mrs. Gale
Production
Company
Hughes Entertainment
Company
Paramount Pictures
Producer
John Hughes
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