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Some Kind of Wonderful
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Some Kind of Wonderful

1987-02-27 · 95 min · ★ 6.8

Romance · Comedy

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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Directors
Howard Deutch
Production companies
Hughes Entertainment, Paramount Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 18,553,948

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Eric StoltzEric StoltzKeith Nelson
Mary Stuart MastersonMary Stuart MastersonWatts
Lea ThompsonLea ThompsonAmanda Jones
Chynna PhillipsChynna PhillipsMia
Craig ShefferCraig ShefferHardy Jenns
John AshtonJohn AshtonCliff Nelson
Elias KoteasElias KoteasSkinhead
Maddie CormanMaddie CormanLaura Nelson
Molly HaganMolly HaganShayne
Bryan ScottParty Guest
Ike EisenmannIke EisenmannParty Guest
Candace Cameron BureCandace Cameron BureCindy Nelson
Lee GarlingtonLee GarlingtonGym Instructor
Kenneth KimminsKenneth KimminsDetention Teacher
Patricia GaulPatricia GaulMrs. Gale
Laura Leigh HughesLaura Leigh HughesHolly
Carmine CaridiCarmine CaridiMuseum Guard
Jane ElliotJane ElliotCarol Nelson
Penelope SudrowPenelope SudrowFriend

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