

For Keeps
1988-01-15 · 98 min · ★ 6.5
Young high school couple Darcy Elliot and Stan Bobrucz are one year from graduation, with promising futures ahead of them. But their paths take a drastic turn when Darcy becomes pregnant. Unwilling to go through an abortion or an adoption — despite their parents' pleas — Darcy and Stan decide to sacrifice their college experiences and degrees in order to keep and raise the baby. After a quick marriage, the two realize it won't be as easy as they thought.
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- Directors
- John G. Avildsen
- Production companies
- TriStar Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 17,514,553
Top Cast
Molly RingwaldDarcy Elliot Bobrucz
Randall BatinkoffStan Bobrucz
Kenneth MarsMr. Bobrucz
Miriam FlynnDonna Elliot
Conchata FerrellMrs. Bobrucz
Sharon BrownLila
John ZarchenChris
Pauly ShoreRetro
Patricia BarryAdoption Official
Janet MacLachlanMiss Giles
Jaclyn BernsteinMary Bobrucz
Renée EstevezMarnie
Darcy DeMossElaine
Leslie BegaCarlita
Helen SiffLandlady
Anne E. CurryPush Nurse
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