Some Kind of Wonderful

Some Kind of Wonderful

Romance · 1987 · 1h 35m

Movie

6.8/10 · TMDB

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.

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Cast & crew

Eric StoltzKeith Nelson
Mary Stuart MastersonWatts
Lea ThompsonAmanda Jones
Chynna PhillipsMia
Craig ShefferHardy Jenns
John AshtonCliff Nelson
Elias KoteasSkinhead
Maddie CormanLaura Nelson
Molly HaganShayne
Bryan ScottParty Guest
Ike EisenmannParty Guest
Candace Cameron BureCindy Nelson
Lee GarlingtonGym Instructor
Kenneth KimminsDetention Teacher
Patricia GaulMrs. Gale

Information

Release date
27 February 1987
Director
Howard Deutch
Genres
Romance, Comedy
Runtime
1h 35m
Country of origin
United States

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