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Quick Facts

DirectorHoward Deutch

Runtime1h 35m · PG-13

GenresComedy · Romance

Release1987-02-27

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Film

Some Kind of Wonderful

Name: Some Kind of Wonderful
Released: 1987-02-27

1987· PG-13· 1h 35m· Comedy· Romance

“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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Key Crew

DirectorHoward Deutch

WriterJohn Hughes

ProducerJohn Hughes

Director of PhotographyJan Kiesser

EditorBud S. Smith

Full cast & crew (19 cast · 50 crew)

Details

Released1987-02-27

Runtime1h 35m · PG-13

StatusReleased

StudiosHughes Entertainment · Paramount Pictures

Box office$19M

LanguagesEnglish

CountriesUnited States of America

Rating6.8/10 · 534 votes

Original languageen

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