Some Kind of Wonderful (1987)1h35
Romance · Comedy
Director Howard Deutch (6.2 avg)
Also directed Pretty in Pink, The Replacements, The Whole Ten Yards, and 8 more
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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Cast
Eric Stoltz
Mary Stuart Masterson
Lea Thompson
Chynna Phillips
Craig Sheffer
John Ashton
Elias Koteas
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