Some Kind of Wonderful (1987)

"Before they could stand together, they had to stand alone."

Keith Nelson, an artsy high school outcast, tries to land a date with popular girl Amanda Jones with some help from his tomboy best friend, Watts. However, Watts realizes she likes Keith as more than just a friend and tries to convince him to stop pursuing Amanda. Matters are further complicated when Keith's invitation draws the ire of Amanda's rich yet snobby ex-boyfriend, Hardy Jenns, who makes plans to get even.

Howard Deutch 95 min United States of America

DirectorHoward Deutch

CastChynna Phillips, Craig Sheffer, Eric Stoltz, John Ashton, Lea Thompson, Mary Stuart Masterson

CountryUnited States of America

Duration95 min