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Some Kind of Wonderful

PG-131h 35m1987Howard Deutch
IMDb: 7.0/10Rotten: 76%Metacritic: 55/100
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"Before they could stand together, they had to stand alone."

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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High SchoolEx-boyfriendBullyTeen MovieBest FriendHigh School StudentRich KidTomboyFemale DrummerAnnoying Sister

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What is Some Kind of Wonderful (1987) about?

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…

Who stars in Some Kind of Wonderful?

Some Kind of Wonderful stars Eric Stoltz (Keith Nelson), Mary Stuart Masterson (Watts), Lea Thompson (Amanda Jones), Chynna Phillips (Mia), Craig Sheffer (Hardy Jenns). The film was directed by Howard Deutch.

How long is Some Kind of Wonderful?

Some Kind of Wonderful has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1987. It is rated PG-13.

Is Some Kind of Wonderful worth watching?

Some Kind of Wonderful holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 76. Fans of Romance, Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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