For Keeps

Name: For Keeps
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Released: 1988-01-15
Duration: 1 h 38 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Molly Ringwald, Randall Batinkoff, Kenneth Mars, Miriam Flynn, Conchata Ferrell

1988·Movie·PG-13·98 min·★ 6.5(152)

Comedy Drama Romance More English titles

“"You're what?!"”

Young high school couple Darcy Elliot and Stan Bobrucz are one year from graduation, with promising futures ahead of them. But their paths take a drastic turn when Darcy becomes pregnant. Unwilling to go through an abortion or an adoption — despite their parents' pleas — Darcy and Stan decide to sacrifice their college experiences and degrees in order to keep and raise the baby. After a quick marriage, the two realize it won't be as easy as they thought.

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About For Keeps

For Keeps is a 1988 English-language comedy, drama and romance film directed by John G. Avildsen. The cast is led by Molly Ringwald, Randall Batinkoff, Kenneth Mars. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on The Roku Channel.

For Keeps was produced by TriStar Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on January 15, 1988, and carries a PG-13 certification. At the box office it grossed around $18 million worldwide.

Director: John G. Avildsen
Writers: Denise DeClue, Tim Kazurinsky
Release date: January 15, 1988
Original language: English
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Box office: $18 million
Production: TriStar Pictures

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For Keeps cast & crew

For Keeps was directed by John G. Avildsen and written by Denise DeClue and Tim Kazurinsky.

The cast features Molly Ringwald as Darcy Elliot Bobrucz, Randall Batinkoff as Stan Bobrucz, Kenneth Mars as Mr. Bobrucz, Miriam Flynn as Donna Elliot, Conchata Ferrell as Mrs. Bobrucz, and Sharon Brown as Lila.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bill Conti, cinematography is by James Crabe, and it was produced by Walter Coblenz and Jerry Belson.

Is For Keeps worth watching?

For Keeps holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 152 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy, drama, and romance, For Keeps is worth a place on your watchlist.

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