TMDb Rating
6.9/10
521 verified votes
Some Kind of Wonderful (1987)
RomanceComedy
95 min
"Before they could stand together, they had to stand alone."
Plot Summary
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
Top Cast
Eric StoltzMary Stuart MastersonLea ThompsonChynna PhillipsCraig Sheffer
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