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Some Kind of Wonderful

Some Kind of Wonderful

Some Kind of Wonderful

6.8/10

February 27, 1987

95 minutes

Howard Deutch

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.

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Movie Details

Release Date

February 27, 1987

Runtime

95 minutes

Director

Howard Deutch

Rating

6.8/10

Production Companies

Hughes Entertainment Paramount Pictures

Trailer

Official Trailer SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL (1987, Eric Stoltz, Mary Stuart Masterson)

Cast

Eric Stoltz

Eric Stoltz

Keith Nelson

Mary Stuart Masterson

Mary Stuart Masterson

Watts

Lea Thompson

Lea Thompson

Amanda Jones

Chynna Phillips

Chynna Phillips

Mia

Craig Sheffer

Craig Sheffer

Hardy Jenns

John Ashton

John Ashton

Cliff Nelson

Elias Koteas

Elias Koteas

Skinhead

Maddie Corman

Maddie Corman

Laura Nelson

Molly Hagan

Molly Hagan

Shayne

Bryan Scott

Party Guest

Ike Eisenmann

Ike Eisenmann

Party Guest

Candace Cameron Bure

Candace Cameron Bure

Cindy Nelson

Lee Garlington

Lee Garlington

Gym Instructor

Kenneth Kimmins

Kenneth Kimmins

Detention Teacher

Patricia Gaul

Patricia Gaul

Mrs. Gale

Laura Leigh Hughes

Laura Leigh Hughes

Holly

Carmine Caridi

Carmine Caridi

Museum Guard

Jane Elliot

Jane Elliot

Carol Nelson

Penelope Sudrow

Penelope Sudrow

Friend