

Some Kind of Wonderful
"Before they could stand together, they had to stand alone."
Overview
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.
Movie Details
Revenue
$18.6M
$18,553,948
Languages
English
Studio
Hughes Entertainment
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Key Crew

Howard Deutch
Director

John Hughes
Producer

John Hughes
Writer
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

Maddie Corman
Laura Nelson

Molly Hagan
Shayne
Bryan Scott
Party Guest

Ike Eisenmann
Party Guest

Candace Cameron Bure
Cindy Nelson

Lee Garlington
Gym Instructor

Kenneth Kimmins
Detention Teacher

Patricia Gaul
Mrs. Gale

Laura Leigh Hughes
Holly

Carmine Caridi
Museum Guard

Jane Elliott
Carol Nelson

Penelope Sudrow
Friend