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Pretty in Pink

  • 19861986
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
81K
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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
81K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,727
239
  • 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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    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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    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
    A Classic Teen Flick
    PRETTY IN PINK

    STARRING: MOLLY RINGWALD, ANDREW MCCARTHY

    Molly Ringwald plays Andie, a poor girl who lives with her father after her mother left them. She falls in love with a "richie", as she calls him, named Blane (who is played by Andrew McCarthy) but the pressure of friends is in the way of their relationship being perfect. Meanwhile, Andie's best friend Duckie is declaring even more his undying love for her.

    "Pretty in Pink" is one of those great teen movies that only comes along once. It has a fantastic sound track, cute guys, a great leading lady and a clever plot with some of the most romantic movie scenes of its time. It defines the 80s high school years with its cliques, which still are around until this day, and the problems that occur when you fall in love with someone else on the other side of the tracks.

    I give this movie **** out of *****
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    5
    • Funkypizza2001
    • Jan 3, 2003

    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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