

Some Kind of Wonderful
1987-02-27 · 95 min · ★ 6.8
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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- Directors
- Howard Deutch
- Production companies
- Hughes Entertainment, Paramount Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 18,553,948
Top Cast
Eric StoltzKeith Nelson
Mary Stuart MastersonWatts
Lea ThompsonAmanda Jones
Chynna PhillipsMia
Craig ShefferHardy Jenns
John AshtonCliff Nelson
Elias KoteasSkinhead
Maddie CormanLaura Nelson
Molly HaganShayne
Ike EisenmannParty Guest
Candace Cameron BureCindy Nelson
Lee GarlingtonGym Instructor
Kenneth KimminsDetention Teacher
Patricia GaulMrs. Gale
Laura Leigh HughesHolly
Carmine CaridiMuseum Guard
Jane ElliotCarol Nelson
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