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	...	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

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:

tomboy | teen movie | best friend | love triangle | female drummer | 

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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

Did You Know?

Trivia

Holly's hairstyle slightly changes at Hardy's party. At 1:24:35 it's flatter than it is at 1:27:24 where it looks fuller & curlier.

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Goofs

Keith arrives home after taking his savings out of the bank and starts to go upstairs. He puts his sunglasses in his shirt pocket, but when his father calls him into the room, they're hanging from the front of his t-shirt.

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Quotes

Watts: I bet my hands on it.

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Alternate Versions

UK theatrical version was cut (ca. 3 sec) to secure a 'PG' rating. Uncut version was released on video with a '15' rating. In 2002 the film was resubmitted to the BBFC and rated '12'.

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Connections

Referenced in Fun Mom Dinner (2017)

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Soundtracks

Cry Like This
Written by David Joyner, Tony Cook & Stephen Hague
Performed by Blue Room
Produced by Stephen Hague

User Reviews

Set the VCR

This is one of those films which creeps up on you.

On the surface, it is a romantic cliche, but it is extremely well done. The main characters, especially Watts (a very young Mary Stuart Masterson), turn in superb performances, and lift this way above the ordinary.

Good comic-relief from the support cast - watch especially for the scenes with Keith's sister Laura, and the one between Watts and her admirer - which is a real hoot!

For sheer romantic escapism, this film is close enough to perfect. And can be seen over and over.

Enjoy.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 February 1987 (USA)

Also Known As:

Some Kinda Wonderful

Filming Locations:

Koi Restaurant - 730 North La Cienega Boulevard, Beverly Grove, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$3,486,701, 1 March 1987

Gross USA:

$18,553,948

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$18,553,948

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hughes Entertainment, Paramount Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1