Some Kind of Wonderful
"Before they could stand together, they had to stand alone."
Originally released in 1987. Some Kind of Wonderful is a romance/comedy film. directed by Howard Deutch.
Starring Eric Stoltz, Mary Stuart Masterson, and Lea Thompson
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 27, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (521 votes)
Box Office
$18.6M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $18,553,948
Production Companies
- Hughes Entertainment
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Some Kind of Wonderful about?
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 th...
Who directed Some Kind of Wonderful?
Some Kind of Wonderful was directed by Howard Deutch.
How long is Some Kind of Wonderful?
Some Kind of Wonderful has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Some Kind of Wonderful released?
Some Kind of Wonderful was released on February 27, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Some Kind of Wonderful?
The main cast of Some Kind of Wonderful includes Eric Stoltz, Mary Stuart Masterson, Lea Thompson, Chynna Phillips, Craig Sheffer.
Is Some Kind of Wonderful worth watching?
Some Kind of Wonderful has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 521 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.