Some Kind of Wonderful

1987, Romance/Drama, 1h 34m

44 Reviews 25,000+ Ratings

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Some Kind of Wonderful is above-average '80s teen fare for people who need as much John Hughes in their lives as possible. Read critic reviews

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Keith Nelson (Eric Stoltz), an artsy high school outcast, tries to land a date with popular girl Amanda Jones (Lea Thompson) with some help from his tomboy best friend, Watts (Mary Stuart Masterson). However, his advances draw the ire of Amanda's snobby ex-boyfriend, Hardy Jenns (Craig Sheffer), who makes plans to get even. Matters are further complicated when Watts realizes she likes Keith as more than just a friend and tries to convince him to stop pursuing Amanda.
  • Rating:
    PG-13
  • Genre:
    Romance, Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Howard Deutch
  • Producer:
    John Hughes
  • Writer:
    John Hughes
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $17.1M
  • Runtime:
  • Sound Mix:
    Surround
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

Eric Stoltz
Keith Nelson
Mary Stuart Masterson
Watts
Lea Thompson
Amanda Jones
Craig Sheffer
Hardy Jenns
John Ashton
Cliff Nelson
Elias Koteas
Duncan
Molly Hagan
Shayne
Candace Cameron Bure
Cindy Nelson
Chynna Phillips
Mia
Scott Coffey
Ray
Howard Deutch
Director
Michael Chinich
Executive Producer
Ronald Colby
Executive Producer
John Hughes
Producer
Stephen Hague
Original Music
John Musser
Original Music
Jan Kiesser
Cinematographer
Bud S. Smith
Film Editor
M. Scott Smith
Film Editor
Judith Weiner
Casting
Josan F. Russo
Production Design
Gregory Pickrell
Art Direction
Linda Spheeris
Set Decoration
Marilyn Vance
Costume Designer
John Hughes
Screenwriter
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