Some Kind of Wonderful

Name: Some Kind of Wonderful
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Released: 1987-02-27
Duration: 1 h 35 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Eric Stoltz, Mary Stuart Masterson, Lea Thompson, Chynna Phillips, Craig Sheffer

1987·Movie·PG-13·95 min·★ 6.8(545)

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“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.

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About Some Kind of Wonderful

Some Kind of Wonderful is a 1987 English-language romance and comedy film directed by Howard Deutch. The cast is led by Eric Stoltz, Mary Stuart Masterson, Lea Thompson. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube Free.

Some Kind of Wonderful was produced by Hughes Entertainment and Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on February 27, 1987, and carries a PG-13 certification. At the box office it grossed around $19 million worldwide.

Director: Howard Deutch
Writers: John Hughes
Release date: February 27, 1987
Original language: English
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Box office: $19 million
Production: Hughes Entertainment, Paramount Pictures

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Some Kind of Wonderful cast & crew

Some Kind of Wonderful was directed by Howard Deutch and written by John Hughes.

The cast features Eric Stoltz as Keith Nelson, Mary Stuart Masterson as Watts, Lea Thompson as Amanda Jones, Chynna Phillips as Mia, Craig Sheffer as Hardy Jenns, and John Ashton as Cliff Nelson.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Jan Kiesser and it was produced by Ronald Colby and Michael Chinich.

Is Some Kind of Wonderful worth watching?

Some Kind of Wonderful holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 545 ratings, a solidly received romance films.

At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy romance and comedy, Some Kind of Wonderful is worth a place on your watchlist.

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