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Some Kind of Wonderful

  • 19871987
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
31K
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POPULARITY
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Mary Stuart Masterson, Eric Stoltz, and Lea Thompson in 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.
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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.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.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.

IMDb RATING
7.0/10
31K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,855
34
  • Director
    • Howard Deutch
  • Writer
    • John Hughes
  • Stars
    • Eric Stoltz
    • Mary Stuart Masterson
    • Lea Thompson
Top credits
  • Director
    • Howard Deutch
  • Writer
    • John Hughes
  • Stars
    • Eric Stoltz
    • Mary Stuart Masterson
    • Lea Thompson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 159User reviews
    • 59Critic reviews
    • 55Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win

    Videos2

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:52
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    Some Kind of Wonderful
    Clip 0:34
    Some Kind of Wonderful

    Photos71

    Eric Stoltz in Some Kind of Wonderful (1987)
    Mary Stuart Masterson and Eric Stoltz in Some Kind of Wonderful (1987)
    Eric Stoltz and John Ashton in Some Kind of Wonderful (1987)
    Eric Stoltz and Lea Thompson in Some Kind of Wonderful (1987)
    Mary Stuart Masterson in Some Kind of Wonderful (1987)
    Craig Sheffer in Some Kind of Wonderful (1987)
    Mary Stuart Masterson, Eric Stoltz, and Scott Coffey in Some Kind of Wonderful (1987)
    Maddie Corman in Some Kind of Wonderful (1987)
    Mary Stuart Masterson and Eric Stoltz in Some Kind of Wonderful (1987)
    Mary Stuart Masterson, Eric Stoltz, and Lea Thompson in Some Kind of Wonderful (1987)
    Elias Koteas in Some Kind of Wonderful (1987)
    John Ashton in Some Kind of Wonderful (1987)

    Top cast

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    Eric Stoltz
    Eric Stoltz
    • Keith Nelsonas Keith Nelson
    Mary Stuart Masterson
    Mary Stuart Masterson
    • Wattsas Watts
    Lea Thompson
    Lea Thompson
    • Amanda Jonesas Amanda Jones
    Craig Sheffer
    Craig Sheffer
    • Hardy Jennsas Hardy Jenns
    John Ashton
    John Ashton
    • Cliff Nelsonas Cliff Nelson
    Elias Koteas
    Elias Koteas
    • Skinheadas Skinhead
    Molly Hagan
    Molly Hagan
    • Shayneas Shayne
    Maddie Corman
    Maddie Corman
    • Laura Nelsonas Laura Nelson
    Jane Elliot
    Jane Elliot
    • Carol Nelsonas Carol Nelson
    Candace Cameron Bure
    Candace Cameron Bure
    • Cindy Nelsonas Cindy Nelson
    • (as Candace Cameron)
    Chynna Phillips
    Chynna Phillips
    • Miaas Mia
    Scott Coffey
    Scott Coffey
    • Rayas Ray
    Carmine Caridi
    Carmine Caridi
    • Museum Guardas Museum Guard
    Lee Garlington
    Lee Garlington
    • Gym Instructoras Gym Instructor
    Laura Leigh Hughes
    Laura Leigh Hughes
    • Hollyas Holly
    Laura Tubelle
    • Laura's Friendas Laura's Friend
    Amy Lynne
    Amy Lynne
    • Laura's Friendas Laura's Friend
    Michael Bergman
    • Skinhead's Friendas Skinhead's Friend
    • Director
      • Howard Deutch
    • Writer
      • John Hughes
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    Storyline

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    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. —Kevin <Kibble@vm.temple.edu>
    • tomboy
    • teen movie
    • 1980s
    • best friend
    • love triangle
    • 64 more
    • Plot summary
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    • Taglines
      • Before they could stand together, they had to stand alone.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • PG-13
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Elias Koteas improvised much of his lines and actions. When Duncan puts his head on Amanda's shoulder, Lea Thompson's surprised laugh was real.
    • Goofs
      During the party scene at Hardy's house, after Keith wrestles with Hardy, Keith's hair color and style changes after they get broken up.
    • Quotes

      Watts: [putting on Keith's diamond earrings] What do you think?

      Keith: You look good wearing my future.

    • 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'.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Tin Men/Some Kind of Wonderful/Angel Heart/A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: The Dream Warriors (1987)
    • Soundtracks
      Do Anything
      Written & Performed by Pete Shelley

      Produced by Stephen Hague

      Courtesy of Phonogram Ltd.

    User reviews159

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Stop calling me Clifford
    Some Kind Of Wonderful tanked at the box office when it came out, but the truth is this sleeper hit was actually good. And I will even go far saying that this reverse Pretty In Pink is better than Pretty In Pink itself. Why? Good, honest performaces. Hughes decides to leave his Brat Packers behind and went with great choices in Eric Stoltz (who could've gave John Cusack a run for his money in the Teen Angst movie department), Lea Thompson and Mary Stewart Masterson, who steals the show as Watts. Sure the story is run of the mill, but it is the acting that pulls it through. Another good thing is that Thompson's character of Amanda Jones doesn't come off as being a snooty brat (for use of a better word). She is from the same part of town like Keith and tries to fit in with the 'cool' clique. Another good supporting performance is Duncan, the headbanger who is a regular in detention. I love how they forge a friendship through their art. And who can forget how Duncan and the lifers help Keith make his date with Amanda a success? One other thing I like is the soundtrack. It doesn't sound commerical like in other Hughes films. The music really suits every scenes it shows up in (especially the end credits that feature Lick The Tins take on 'Can't Help Falling In Love'). Molly Ringwald reportedly turned down a role in this film, but it's good that she did because I couldn't picture her in this classic. Great film.
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    5
    • MichaelMovieLoft
    • Jun 6, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 27, 1987 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Some Kinda Wonderful
    • Filming locations
      • 1441 W. I Street, Wilmington, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Hughes Entertainment
      • Paramount Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $18,553,948
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,486,701
      • Mar 1, 1987
    • Gross worldwide
      • $18,553,948
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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