Some Kind of Wonderful

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

19871h 35m6.9(560 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 6.9 out of 10 from 560 votes.

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Director

Howard Deutch

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.

Is Some Kind of Wonderful worth watching?

Some Kind of Wonderful holds an average audience score of 6.9 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.