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Some Kind of Wonderful

  • 1987
  • AL
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
36K
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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.

  • Director
    • Howard Deutch
  • Writer
    • John Hughes
  • Stars
    • Eric Stoltz
    • Mary Stuart Masterson
    • Lea Thompson
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    36K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,683
    307
    • Director
      • Howard Deutch
    • Writer
      • John Hughes
    • Stars
      • Eric Stoltz
      • Mary Stuart Masterson
      • Lea Thompson
    • 175User reviews
    • 62Critic reviews
    • 55Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win

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

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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 change after they're separated.
    • 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 Siskel & Ebert & 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 reviews175

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    10/10

    Touching reminder of what you have

    This film is a great just excellent. The worker, the princess, and the tomboy scenario makes quite a cast lineup. By the end, you are presented with a reminder that what one thinks they want, may not be close to as good as what you could have if you just look a TINY bit closer and that appearances are never exactly what they seem to be. This has got to be a _MUST SEE_ movie for everyone.
    • Oriyn
    • Nov 3, 2001
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 15, 1987 (Netherlands)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Alguien maravilloso
    • Filming locations
      • 1441 W. I Street, Wilmington, Los Angeles, California, USA(Keith's house)
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Hughes Entertainment
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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
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    Tech 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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