Movie · romance, comedy
Some Kind of Wonderful
1987 · 1h 35m · PG-13
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What is it about? Some Kind of Wonderful
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.
Genres: romance, comedy. Themes: high school, ex-boyfriend, bully, teen movie, best friend, high school student.
Cast and crew Some Kind of Wonderful
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Creators
- Directed byHoward Deutch
- ScreenplayJohn Hughes
- CinematographyJan Kiesser
- EditingM. Scott Smith
- EditingBud S. Smith
Full cast and crew19 cast members, 57 crew
Cast:
- Eric Stoltz · Keith Nelson
- Mary Stuart Masterson · Watts
- Lea Thompson · Amanda Jones
- Chynna Phillips · Mia
- Craig Sheffer · Hardy Jenns
- John Ashton · Cliff Nelson
- Elias Koteas · Skinhead
- Maddie Corman · Laura Nelson
- Molly Hagan · Shayne
- Bryan Scott · Party Guest
- Ike Eisenmann · Party Guest
- Candace Cameron Bure · Cindy Nelson
- Lee Garlington · Gym Instructor
- Kenneth Kimmins · Detention Teacher
- Patricia Gaul · Gale
- Laura Leigh Hughes · Holly
- Carmine Caridi · Museum Guard
- Jane Elliot · Carol Nelson
- Penelope Sudrow · Friend
Crew:
- Howard Deutch · Director
- Ronald Colby · Executive Producer
- Michael Chinich · Executive Producer
- John Hughes · Producer
- Marilyn Vance · Costume Design
- M. Scott Smith · Editor
- Judith Weiner · Casting
- John Hughes · Writer
- Jan Kiesser · Director of Photography
- Bud S. Smith · Editor
- Josan F. Russo · Production Design
Trailer Some Kind of Wonderful
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Details Some Kind of Wonderful
- First theatrical release
- February 27, 1987
- Release in the US
- February 27, 1987
- Country
- United States
- Original language
- English
- Rating
- PG-13
- Studios
- Hughes Entertainment, Paramount Pictures
Numbers and release
- Worldwide gross
- $18.6M
Frequently asked questions
How long is Some Kind of Wonderful?
1h 35m (95 minutes).
Who’s in Some Kind of Wonderful?
Eric Stoltz, Mary Stuart Masterson, Lea Thompson, Chynna Phillips, Craig Sheffer, John Ashton, Elias Koteas, Maddie Corman, Molly Hagan, and Bryan Scott. Directed by Howard Deutch.
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