Some Kind of Wonderful (1987): movie guide

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 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.

Cast highlights

Some Kind of Wonderful features Eric Stoltz, Mary Stuart Masterson, Lea Thompson, Chynna Phillips, Craig Sheffer, John Ashton. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1987-02-27. Runtime: 95 minutes. TMDB score: 6.8/10 (568 votes). Genres: Romance, Comedy. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Some Kind of Wonderful?

Some Kind of Wonderful is listed as Romance, Comedy on TMDB.

How long is Some Kind of Wonderful?

Some Kind of Wonderful runs about 95 minutes.

Who stars in Some Kind of Wonderful?

Cast highlights include Eric Stoltz, Mary Stuart Masterson, Lea Thompson, Chynna Phillips, Craig Sheffer, John Ashton.

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