Some Kind of Wonderful
Seen it?1987 | 95 min | Romance, Comedy
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It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved To All the Boys I've Loved Before, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
76% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$19 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 229K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Howard Deutch
- Eric StoltzKeith Nelson
- Mary Stuart MastersonWatts
- Lea ThompsonAmanda Jones
- Chynna PhillipsMia
- Craig ShefferHardy Jenns
- John AshtonCliff Nelson
- Elias KoteasSkinhead
- Maddie CormanLaura Nelson
- Molly HaganShayne
- Bryan ScottParty Guest