Some Kind of Wonderful

Feb 27, 1987

1h 35m

★ 6.9

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.

Genres

Romance

Comedy

Production Companies

Hughes Entertainment

Paramount Pictures

Some Kind of Wonderful Trailers

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Cast

Keith Nelson

Eric Stoltz

Watts

Mary Stuart Masterson

Amanda Jones

Lea Thompson

Mia

Chynna Phillips

Hardy Jenns

Craig Sheffer

Cliff Nelson

John Ashton

Skinhead

Elias Koteas

Laura Nelson

Maddie Corman

Shayne

Molly Hagan

Party Guest

Bryan Scott

Party Guest

Ike Eisenmann

Cindy Nelson

Candace Cameron Bure

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