Some Kind of Wonderful

1987 · 95 min · ★ 6.9 / 10 · 563 votes

Romance · Comedy

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

Eric Stoltz · Mary Stuart Masterson · Lea Thompson · Chynna Phillips · Craig Sheffer · John Ashton · Elias Koteas · Maddie Corman · Molly Hagan · Bryan Scott

Director

Howard Deutch