Some Kind of Wonderful (1987)

When Keith goes out with Amanda, the girl of his dreams, Amanda's ex-boyfriend plans to get back at Keith. Meanwhile, Keith's best friend, tomboy Watts, realizes she has feelings for Keith.

Director:

Howard Deutch

Writer:

John Hughes

Stars:

Eric Stoltz, Mary Stuart Masterson, Lea Thompson

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Eric Stoltz	...	Keith Nelson
Mary Stuart Masterson	...	Watts
Lea Thompson	...	Amanda Jones
Craig Sheffer	...	Hardy Jenns
John Ashton	...	Cliff Nelson
Elias Koteas	...	Duncan
Molly Hagan	...	Shayne
Maddie Corman	...	Laura Nelson
Jane Elliot	...	Carol Nelson
Candace Cameron Bure	...	Cindy Nelson (as Candace Cameron)
Chynna Phillips	...	Mia
Scott Coffey	...	Ray
Carmine Caridi	...	Museum Guard
Lee Garlington	...	Gym Instructor
Laura Leigh Hughes	...	Holly

Storyline

A young tomboy, Watts, finds her feelings for her best friend, Keith, run deeper than just friendship when he gets a date with the most popular girl in school. Unfortunately, the girl's old boyfriend, who is from the rich section of town, is unable to let go of her, and plans to get back at Keith.

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Plot Keywords:

best friend | tomboy | love triangle | female drummer | 1980s | 

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Taglines:

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

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

PG-13

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 February 1987 (USA)

Also Known As:

L'amour à l'envers

Filming Locations:

Koi, former L'Ermitage Restaurant - 730 North La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Gross:

$18,553,948 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hughes Entertainment, Paramount Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Elias Koteas was discovered by John Hughes auditioning for She's Having a Baby (1988) and it was at his suggestion that he would be cast in the role of Duncan.

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Goofs

During the party scene at Craig's house after Keith wrestles with Craig, Keith's hair color and style changes after they get broken up.

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Quotes

Amanda Jones:

• You think I used you?

Keith:

• Didn't you?

Amanda Jones:

• I don't know... in a way.

Keith:

• In a way? Amanda, there's only one you use someone - you either do or you don't!

Amanda Jones:

• And you didn't use me? God, you hypocrite! What's hanging in that museum, huh? My soul? No, it's my face. You're using me to pay back every guy with more money and more power than you. Paint it in any colour you want. It's still you using me.

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Connections

Referenced in TruInside: Heathers (2016)

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Soundtracks

Turn To The Sky
Written by Laurence Elliott (as Loz Elliott), Tom Ashton & Cleo Murray
Performed by The March Violets
Produced by Andy Hill & Mark Dodson
Courtesy of London Records Ltd.

User Reviews

One of the best of John Hughes films.

I know it's not as well known, but this film came together so well that it can't be denied. A great mix of comedy and teen melodrama, this film perfectly combined all the best elements of a John Hughes film. By switching the sexes- Eric Stoltz as Molly Ringwald, and Mary Stuart Masterson as Jon Cryer- of "Pretty in Pink", the film delves deeper than "The Breakfast Club"- almost accidentally. The chemistry between Stolz and Masterson is powerful and real, something missing in almost all John Hughes films, and it pays off. This one has stayed with me since it came out, and I've watched it since and it holds up really well. Great supporting actors like John Ashton and Elias Koteaus provide fun comedy breaks, and little Candace Cameron as the little sister is terrific too- she went on to great TV fame. But the strength of the film is the fine acting. Stoltz has the harder more thankless role, and gives it a depth and charm that are a relief to see, and Masterson all but steals the movie. Together they are John Hughes best couple, even though he didn't direct this film.