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For Keeps?

  • 1988
  • PG
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
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Molly Ringwald and Randall Batinkoff in For Keeps? (1988)
After she gets pregnant, a teenage girl must decide whether she should keep the baby or not.
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ComedyDramaRomance

After she gets pregnant, a teenage girl must decide whether she should keep the baby or not.After she gets pregnant, a teenage girl must decide whether she should keep the baby or not.After she gets pregnant, a teenage girl must decide whether she should keep the baby or not.

  • Director
    • John G. Avildsen
  • Writers
    • Tim Kazurinsky
    • Denise DeClue
  • Stars
    • Molly Ringwald
    • Randall Batinkoff
    • Kenneth Mars
  • See production, box office & company info
  • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John G. Avildsen
    • Writers
      • Tim Kazurinsky
      • Denise DeClue
    • Stars
      • Molly Ringwald
      • Randall Batinkoff
      • Kenneth Mars
    • 33User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
    • 41Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

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    Molly Ringwald and Randall Batinkoff in For Keeps? (1988)
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    Molly Ringwald and Randall Batinkoff in For Keeps? (1988)
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    Molly Ringwald, Randall Batinkoff, and Sharon Brown in For Keeps? (1988)
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    Molly Ringwald and Randall Batinkoff in For Keeps? (1988)
    Molly Ringwald and Randall Batinkoff in For Keeps? (1988)
    Molly Ringwald and Randall Batinkoff in For Keeps? (1988)

    Top cast

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    Molly Ringwald
    Molly Ringwald
    • Darcy Elliot Bobrucz
    Randall Batinkoff
    Randall Batinkoff
    • Stan Bobrucz
    Kenneth Mars
    Kenneth Mars
    • Mr. Bobrucz
    Miriam Flynn
    Miriam Flynn
    • Donna Elliot
    Conchata Ferrell
    Conchata Ferrell
    • Mrs. Bobrucz
    Sharon Brown
    Sharon Brown
    • Lila
    John Zarchen
    John Zarchen
    • Chris
    Pauly Shore
    Pauly Shore
    • Retro
    Michelle Downey
    • Michaela
    Patricia Barry
    Patricia Barry
    • Adoption Official
    Janet MacLachlan
    Janet MacLachlan
    • Miss Giles
    Jaclyn Bernstein
    Jaclyn Bernstein
    • Mary Bobrucz
    Matthew Licht
    • Lou Bobrucz
    Renée Estevez
    Renée Estevez
    • Marnie
    Darcy DeMoss
    Darcy DeMoss
    • Elaine
    Leslie Bega
    Leslie Bega
    • Carlita
    Helen Siff
    Helen Siff
    • Landlady
    Anne E. Curry
    Anne E. Curry
    • Push Nurse
    • (as Anne Curry)
    • Director
      • John G. Avildsen
    • Writers
      • Tim Kazurinsky
      • Denise DeClue
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      Screenwriters Tim Kazurinsky and Denise DeClue began work by immersing themselves in the subject of teenage pregnancy, reading articles and speaking directly to teenage mothers. Kazurinsky said: "According to our research about 10,000 U.S. teenagers a week who are pregnant keep their babies. And in every interview we had with young pregnant girls, they all said, 'I never thought it would happen to me.' So we created Darcy Elliot as the kind of smart, with-it girl who would never think it could happen to her".
    • Quotes

      Mr. Babrucz: Young lady you need to learn how to keep your mouth shut and your legs crossed!

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: The Couch Trip/For Keeps/Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam/Rent-a-Cop/The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearn (1988)

    User reviews33

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    6/10
    Molly Ringwald looks pretty and acts with pizazz
    Darcy (Molly Ringwald) is a high school senior. She is interested in becoming a journalist and her domineering mother encourages her to pursue college. Darcy, however, is also in love with fellow senior, Stan, who has been offered a complete architectural scholarship to Cal Tech. Despite being on the pill, Darcy ends up pregnant. Whatever will the young couple do? This sweet film is a bit stretched in the realism department, but is carried well by the two young stars. Molly, especially, is so lovely and touching, one wonders why she never became a major star. The supporting cast is capable, the costumes very alluring, and the scenery of Kenosha, Wisconsin, captured perfectly. If it is your mission, ladies, to see as many romantic dramas as you can, add this one to your list, by all means.
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    • Mar 22, 2005

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 15, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Sony Movie Channel (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Maybe Baby
    • Filming locations
      • Madison, Wisconsin, USA
    • Production companies
      • TriStar Pictures
      • ML Delphi Premier Productions
      • Winnipeg Scene Shop
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $17,514,553
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,839,790
      • Jan 17, 1988
    • Gross worldwide
      • $17,514,553
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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