Some Kind of Wonderful
Before they could stand together, they had to stand alone.
19871h 35m6.8(553 votes)
RomanceComedy
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 whe…
Some Kind of Wonderful (1987) is a romance and comedy film directed by Howard Deutch. It stars Eric Stoltz, Mary Stuart Masterson, and Lea Thompson. The film runs for 1 hour 35 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.8 out of 10 from 553 votes.
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Director
Cast
Eric Stoltz
Keith Nelson
Mary Stuart Masterson
Watts
Lea Thompson
Amanda Jones
Chynna Phillips
Mia
Craig Sheffer
Hardy Jenns
John Ashton
Cliff Nelson
Elias Koteas
Skinhead
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Who stars in Some Kind of Wonderful?
Some Kind of Wonderful stars Eric Stoltz, Mary Stuart Masterson, Lea Thompson, and Chynna Phillips, and was directed by Howard Deutch.
How long is Some Kind of Wonderful?
Some Kind of Wonderful has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes.
When did Some Kind of Wonderful come out?
Some Kind of Wonderful was released in 1987.
What genre is Some Kind of Wonderful?
Some Kind of Wonderful is a romance and comedy film.
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Some Kind of Wonderful holds an average audience score of 6.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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