Some Kind of Wonderful (1987)

User Rating:

6.7/10   

Director:

Howard Deutch

Writer:

John Hughes (written by)

Release Date:

27 February 1987 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

Tagline:

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

Plot:

A young tomboy, Watts, finds her feelings for her best friend, Keith, run deeper than just friendship...

Plot Keywords:

School | Tomboy | Boyfriend | Best Friends | School Life

Awards:

1 win

Cast

Eric Stoltz	...	Keith Nelson
Mary Stuart Masterson	...	Watts
Lea Thompson	...	Amanda Jones
Craig Sheffer	...	Hardy Jenns
John Ashton	...	Cliff Nelson
Elias Koteas	...	Skinhead
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

Runtime:

95 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Iceland:L | Australia:M | Canada:PG | Finland:K-8 | Singapore:PG | Sweden:7 | UK:12 | USA:PG-13 | West Germany:12

Filming Locations:

Hollywood Bowl - 2301 N. Highland Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Hughes Entertainment

Trivia:

Maddie Corman, like Elias Koteas, was discovered by John Hughes in New York and also suggested she'd be cast in this film.

Goofs:

Continuity: When Watts is walking away from Keith and Amanda at the end, she wipes away the tears on her right cheek. When Keith calls her name, and she turns around, the tears reappear on her face.

Quotes:

Watts: Get your skag and let's go.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in The Fly Papers: The Buzz on Hollywood's Scariest Insect (2000) (TV)

Soundtrack:

The Hardest Walk

Best of its kind

This is the best of the eighties 'US High School/Teen Angst' movies. There were loads, but none to match this one. There's a character in here for each of you to associate with, be it the nerdy Keith, with the bossy younger sister and the unattainable crush, or Duncan, the kind-hearted skinhead. If you only ever watch two of these movies again, make them 'The Breakfast Club' and this one.