Some Kind of Wonderful (1987)

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

Some Kind of Wonderful (1987) poster

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.

Director: Howard Deutch
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Runtime: 95 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Jan Kiesser
Editing: Bud S. Smith, M. Scott Smith
Production: Hughes Entertainment, Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $19M
Original Language: en

Themes

High School Comedy and Growing Pains, High School Pranks and Graduation Excitement, High School Reunion and Comedy, Hilarious High School Prank War

Keywords

high school, ex-boyfriend, bully, teen movie, best friend, high school student, rich kid, tomboy, female drummer, annoying sister, rich vs poor, aspiring artist, teenager, in love with best friend, hidden feelings

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Some Kind of Wonderful 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 plans to get even.
Who directed Some Kind of Wonderful?
Some Kind of Wonderful was directed by Howard Deutch.
Who stars in Some Kind of Wonderful?
Some Kind of Wonderful stars Eric Stoltz, Mary Stuart Masterson, Lea Thompson, Chynna Phillips, Craig Sheffer, John Ashton.
How long is Some Kind of Wonderful?
Some Kind of Wonderful has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
What genre is Some Kind of Wonderful?
Some Kind of Wonderful is a Romance, Comedy film.
How much did Some Kind of Wonderful gross?
Some Kind of Wonderful grossed $19M worldwide.
Where was Some Kind of Wonderful produced?
Some Kind of Wonderful was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Some Kind of Wonderful?
The themes of Some Kind of Wonderful include: High School Comedy and Growing Pains, High School Pranks and Graduation Excitement, High School Reunion and Comedy, Hilarious High School Prank War.