Some Kind of Wonderful(1987)
“Before they could stand together, they had to stand alone.”
Overview
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
Studio
Hughes Entertainment
Revenue
$19M
Cast
Eric Stoltz
as Keith Nelson
Mary Stuart Masterson
as Watts
Lea Thompson
as Amanda Jones
Chynna Phillips
as Mia
Craig Sheffer
as Hardy Jenns
John Ashton
as Cliff Nelson
Elias Koteas
as Skinhead
Maddie Corman
as Laura Nelson
Molly Hagan
as Shayne
Bryan Scott
as Party Guest
Ike Eisenmann
as Party Guest
Candace Cameron Bure
as Cindy Nelson
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1987
Runtime
1h 35m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Box Office
$19M
Production Companies
Hughes Entertainment • Paramount Pictures
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What is Some Kind of Wonderful about?▼
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.
Who directed Some Kind of Wonderful?▼
Some Kind of Wonderful was directed by Howard Deutch and released in 1987. It is a romance, comedy film.
How long is Some Kind of Wonderful?▼
Some Kind of Wonderful has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
Who stars in Some Kind of Wonderful?▼
The cast of Some Kind of Wonderful includes Eric Stoltz as Keith Nelson, Mary Stuart Masterson as Watts, Lea Thompson as Amanda Jones, Chynna Phillips as Mia, Craig Sheffer as Hardy Jenns and more.
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