Some Kind of Wonderful

Some Kind of Wonderful

Before they could stand together, they had to stand alone.

6.8 /10 532 votes
February 27, 1987 1h 35m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Howard Deutch
Writers John Hughes
Studio Hughes Entertainment
Rating 6.8/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Some Kind of Wonderful was released on February 27, 1987.

The runtime of Some Kind of Wonderful is 1h 35m.

Some Kind of Wonderful is a Romance, Comedy movie.

Some Kind of Wonderful has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 on TMDB.

Some Kind of Wonderful is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Some Kind of Wonderful was directed by Howard Deutch.

The main cast of Some Kind of Wonderful includes Eric Stoltz, Mary Stuart Masterson, Lea Thompson.

Some Kind of Wonderful is originally in English.