Some Kind of Wonderful
Before they could stand together, they had to stand alone.
Romance
Comedy
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.
Status:
Released
Release Date:
1987-02-27
Runtime:
1h 35m
Director:
Howard Deutch
Writer:
John Hughes
Top Cast
Eric Stoltz
Keith Nelson
Mary Stuart Masterson
Watts
Lea Thompson
Amanda Jones
Chynna Phillips
Mia
Craig Sheffer
Hardy Jenns
John Ashton
Cliff Nelson
Elias Koteas
Skinhead
Maddie Corman
Laura Nelson
Molly Hagan
Shayne
Bryan Scott
Party Guest
Ike Eisenmann
Party Guest
Candace Cameron Bure
Cindy Nelson
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