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Some Kind of Wonderful
Some Kind of Wonderful

Some Kind of Wonderful

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

Genres

RomanceComedy

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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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Budget

$--

Revenue

$18553948

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

95 mins

Rating

6.869/10

Release Date

27 February 1987

Country

United States of America

Cast

Eric Stoltz

Eric Stoltz

Keith Nelson

Mary Stuart Masterson

Mary Stuart Masterson

Watts

Lea Thompson

Lea Thompson

Amanda Jones

Chynna Phillips

Chynna Phillips

Mia

Craig Sheffer

Craig Sheffer

Hardy Jenns

John Ashton

John Ashton

Cliff Nelson

Elias Koteas

Elias Koteas

Skinhead

Maddie Corman

Maddie Corman

Laura Nelson

Molly Hagan

Molly Hagan

Shayne

Bryan Scott

Bryan Scott

Party Guest

Ike Eisenmann

Ike Eisenmann

Party Guest

Candace Cameron Bure

Candace Cameron Bure

Cindy Nelson

Lee Garlington

Lee Garlington

Gym Instructor

Kenneth Kimmins

Kenneth Kimmins

Detention Teacher

Patricia Gaul

Patricia Gaul

Mrs. Gale

Laura Leigh Hughes

Laura Leigh Hughes

Holly

Carmine Caridi

Carmine Caridi

Museum Guard

Jane Elliott

Jane Elliott

Carol Nelson

Penelope Sudrow

Penelope Sudrow

Friend

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