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Some Kind of Wonderful

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.

1987 |1h 35m |  Romance, Comedy

Cast

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Eric Stoltz

Keith Nelson

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Mary Stuart Masterson

Watts

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Lea Thompson

Amanda Jones

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Chynna Phillips

Mia

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Craig Sheffer

Hardy Jenns

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John Ashton

Cliff Nelson

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Elias Koteas

Skinhead

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Maddie Corman

Laura Nelson

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Molly Hagan

Shayne

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Ike Eisenmann

Party Guest

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Candace Cameron Bure

Cindy Nelson

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Lee Garlington

Gym Instructor

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Kenneth Kimmins

Detention Teacher

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Patricia Gaul

Mrs. Gale

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Laura Leigh Hughes

Holly

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Carmine Caridi

Museum Guard

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Jane Elliott

Carol Nelson

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Penelope Sudrow

Friend

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Status

Released

Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

$18,553,948.00