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Some Kind of Wonderful

Some Kind of Wonderful

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

19876.91h 35m

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.

Directed by Howard Deutch
Written by John Hughes
Produced by John Hughes
Box Office0Revenue: $18.6M

Top Cast

Eric Stoltz

Eric Stoltz

Keith Nelson

Mary Stuart Masterson

Mary Stuart Masterson

Watts

Lea Thompson

Lea Thompson

Amanda Jones

Chynna Phillips

Chynna Phillips

Mia

Craig Sheffer

Craig Sheffer

Hardy Jenns

John Ashton

John Ashton

Cliff Nelson

Elias Koteas

Elias Koteas

Skinhead

Maddie Corman

Maddie Corman

Laura Nelson

Molly Hagan

Molly Hagan

Shayne

B

Bryan Scott

Party Guest

Themes & Keywords

high schoolex-boyfriendbullyteen moviebest friendhigh school studentrich kidtomboyfemale drummerannoying sisterrich vs pooraspiring artistteenagerin love with best friendhidden feelingscliques

About Some Kind of Wonderful

Some Kind of Wonderful is a romance, comedy film released in 1987 exploring themes of high school, ex-boyfriend, bully, teen movie, best friend, high school student. Directed by Howard Deutch, it stars Eric Stoltz, Mary Stuart Masterson, Lea Thompson. 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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