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Some Kind of Wonderful

Name: Some Kind of Wonderful
Director: Howard Deutch
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Released: 1987-02-27
Duration: 95 min
Cast: Eric Stoltz, Mary Stuart Masterson, Lea Thompson, Chynna Phillips, Craig Sheffer

1987 · 1h 35m · Romance, Comedy

If you're in the mood for a charming '80s teen romance with heart and humor, absolutely watch this tonight—it's got genuine chemistry, a killer soundtrack, and actually respects its female characters in ways most teen movies don't. This is the kind of feel-good underdog story that holds up surprisingly well, even if it hits some predictable beats.

Plot

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.

Director: Howard Deutch

Cast: Eric Stoltz, Mary Stuart Masterson, Lea Thompson, Chynna Phillips, Craig Sheffer

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