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Pretty in Pink

  • 19861986
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 37m
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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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  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance

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
6.7/10
80K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,505
433
  • 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
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 197User reviews
    • 86Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Molly Ringwald and Andrew McCarthy in Pretty in Pink (1986)
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    Molly Ringwald and Andrew McCarthy in Pretty in Pink (1986)
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    Jon Cryer in Pretty in Pink (1986)
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    Molly Ringwald and Andrew McCarthy in Pretty in Pink (1986)
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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
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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 girl
    • dysfunctional family
    • class differences
    • prom dress
    • teen angst
    • 136 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: What Makes Woody Run? (1986)
    • Soundtracks
      Pretty In Pink
      by Roger Morris (as Morris), John Ashton (as Ashton), Duncan Kilburn (as Kilburn), Vince Ely (as Ely), Tim Butler (as Butler) and Richard Butler (as 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 reviews197

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    John Hughes knows the 80's!
    It is hard to believe that this was 13 years ago. Has it really been that long since we said goodbye to the Brat-Pack? When I watched Pretty In Pink it made me laugh, but more importantly it brought me back to a time that was fun, had less pressure ( in some ways ), and there were a plethora of films that were made aimed at us teens. The early 80's will at least partly be remembered as a time when teen flicks ruled. Everything from Fast Times and Porky's to The Breakfast Club and Pretty In Pink, they were all there and they all tried to do the same thing. Entertain. Sure John Hughes always seemed to have some heavy issues in his films, but ultimately his films were there for us to enjoy for 90 minutes. Pretty In Pink is one of the best at accomplishing that.

    What makes this film such the standout that it is, is everything really. The actors were fresh and cool. The dialogue was smart and easy for us to relate to. The situations of love covered areas that we have probably all been through. There was the unobtainable love that just seemed like a fantasy. There was the two really good friends, one male and one female, that just weren't meant to be lovers and the heartbreak that one is inevitably going to experience. There was perhaps not being accepted by your love interests peers and so on. Watching this film I could understand how Duckie felt. I could feel his anger when he watches his best friend, and his secret love interest, date the personification of what ( and Andie ) consider the personification of snobbery. She has probably complained many a night about how she is tired of being treated unfairly just because she wasn't born with a silver spoon in her mouth, and now she dates one. I could feel Ducky's pain. And that can be attributed to John Hughes for writing a brilliant script, but also to Jon Cryer for making his character what he is. You can sense his insecurities and his undying devotion to a girl that he knows he will probably never get. And when he sits with Andies dad and chats about love, there is one of the greatest lines in the film. Jack ( Harry Dean Stanton ) tells him that you can't force love, it is either goging to happen or it isn't. You can't control these things. And that is what makes love so painful. While you may be perfect for someone, that someone wants the perfection of someone else. And that sucks, love's a bitch Duck. Love's a bitch.

    Pretty In Pink epitomizes everything that made the 80's a great time for teen flicks. Secret loves, proms, a great soundtrack and John Hughes. What more can you ask for? This is one of the best.
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    • baumer
    • Jul 29, 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
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby

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