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    Pretty in Pink

    • 19861986
    • PG-13PG-13
    • 1h 37min
    IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    76K
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    Molly Ringwald, Andrew McCarthy, and Jon Cryer in Pretty in Pink (1986)
    Molly Ringwald and Jon Cryer star in the 1980s John Hughes classic 'Pretty in Pink.'
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    ComedyDramaRomance

    A poor girl must choose between the affections of dating her childhood sweetheart or a rich but sensitive playboy.A poor girl must choose between the affections of dating her childhood sweetheart or a rich but sensitive playboy.A poor girl must choose between the affections of dating her childhood sweetheart or a rich but sensitive playboy.

    IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    76K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,774
    892
    • Director
      • Howard Deutch
    • Writer
      • John Hughes
    • Stars
      • Molly Ringwald
      • Jon Cryer
      • Harry Dean Stanton
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Howard Deutch
    • Writer
      • John Hughes
    • Stars
      • Molly Ringwald
      • Jon Cryer
      • Harry Dean Stanton
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    • 190User reviews
    • 83Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    What to Watch After "I Am Not Okay With This"
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    What to Watch After "I Am Not Okay With This"

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    Molly Ringwald and Andrew McCarthy in Pretty in Pink (1986)
    Molly Ringwald in Pretty in Pink (1986)
    Andrew McCarthy in Pretty in Pink (1986)
    Andrew McCarthy in Pretty in Pink (1986)
    Molly Ringwald and Andrew McCarthy in Pretty in Pink (1986)
    Molly Ringwald in Pretty in Pink (1986)
    Jon Cryer in Pretty in Pink (1986)
    Molly Ringwald in Pretty in Pink (1986)
    Molly Ringwald and Andrew McCarthy in Pretty in Pink (1986)
    Andrew McCarthy in Pretty in Pink (1986)
    Jon Cryer in Pretty in Pink (1986)
    Annie Potts in Pretty in Pink (1986)

    Top cast

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    Molly Ringwald
    Molly Ringwald
    • Andieas Andie
    Jon Cryer
    Jon Cryer
    • Duckieas Duckie
    Harry Dean Stanton
    Harry Dean Stanton
    • Jackas Jack
    Annie Potts
    Annie Potts
    • Ionaas Iona
    James Spader
    James Spader
    • Steffas Steff
    Andrew McCarthy
    Andrew McCarthy
    • Blaneas Blane
    Jim Haynie
    Jim Haynie
    • Donnellyas Donnelly
    Alexa Kenin
    Alexa Kenin
    • Jena Hoemanas Jena Hoeman
    Kate Vernon
    Kate Vernon
    • Benny Hansonas Benny Hanson
    Andrew Dice Clay
    Andrew Dice Clay
    • Bounceras Bouncer
    • (as Andrew 'Dice' Clay)
    Emily Longstreth
    Emily Longstreth
    • Kateas Kate
    Margaret Colin
    Margaret Colin
    • English Teacheras English Teacher
    Jamie Anders
    • Terrenceas Terrence
    Gina Gershon
    Gina Gershon
    • Girl Friendas Girl Friend…
    Bader Howar
    • Sales Girlas Sales Girl
    Christian Jacobs
    Christian Jacobs
    • Boy in Record Storeas Boy in Record Store
    Audre Johnston
    • Benny's Momas Benny's Mom
    Melanie Manos
    • Girl at Partyas Girl at Party
    • Director
      • Howard Deutch
    • Writer
      • John Hughes
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Teenager Andie is one of the not-so-popular girls in high school. She usually hangs out with her friends Iona or Duckie. Duckie has always had a crush on her, but now she has met a new guy at school, Blane. He's one of the rich and popular guys but can the two worlds meet? —Mattias Thuresson
    teenage girldysfunctional familyclass differencesprom dresscrush133 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • He's good. She's good. He's just Duckie.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • PG-13
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Filmed at the same Los Angeles high school where Grease (1978) was made.
    • Goofs
      The movie is set in Illinois. After Andie's kiss with Blain, Duckie rides his bike around Andie's house and towards Trax record store; all the cars have Blue California license plates.
    • Quotes

      Blane: You couldn't buy her, though, that's what's killing you, isn't it? Stef? That's it, Stef. She thinks you're shit. And deep down, you know she's right.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Hitcher/Pretty in Pink/Nine 1/2 Weeks/Trouble in Mind (1986)
    • Soundtracks
      Pretty In Pink
      by Roger Morris, John Ashton, Duncan Kilburn, Vince Ely,

      Tim Butler, Richard Butler

      Performed by The Psychedelic Furs

      Courtesy of CBS Records

      A division of CBS United Kingdom Limited

      Lyrics from "Pretty In Pink" by The Psychedelic Furs © 1981, 1986 CBS Songs, Ltd.

      Administered in the U.S. by Blackwood Music, Inc.

    User reviews190

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    Top review
    8/10
    80s teen classic illustrates some impressive talent.
    PRETTY IN PINK and Molly Ringwald were to the 80s, as CLUELESS and Alicia Silverstone is to the 90s. An excellent cast and some fine acting were guaranteed enough to have branded this a teenage classic from the 80s. They don't make good movies like this anymore! The clever talent from John Hughes doesn't just mean it's a far-out comedy, but he expresses the problems of young love from central character Ringwald that sound dramatic and satirizing. In other words, a girl-meets-boy story that offers a wide spectrum of situations that are confronted in the real world. Like I already said, the cast is exceptional, including the sensational Jon Cryer doing a lip-synching of that familiar tune from THE COMMITMENTS. Annie Potts is a pure delight at changing one wig after the next (what a nice impersonation of Audrey Hepburn!). The movie wouldn't have been anywhere near complete without the memorable hit tune "If You Leave" (Orchestral Manoevers In The Dark). While the end has a hard time getting things straight, there is a valuable moment that caresses deeply. From start to finish, this one still holds up against the recent string of teen pictures that aren't as cool or refreshing (CLUELESS and REALITY BITES are the exceptions). A movie like this is great when it's not so raunchy.
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    • emm
    • May 1, 1999

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 28, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La chica de rosa
    • Filming locations
      • John Burroughs Middle School - 600 S. McCaddon Place, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Paramount Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $9,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $40,471,663
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $6,065,870
      • Mar 2, 1986
    • Gross worldwide
      • $40,479,480
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 37min
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby

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