Some Kind of Wonderful
“Before they could stand together, they had to stand alone.”
Synopsis
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.
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Official Trailer SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL (1987, Eric Stoltz, Mary Stuart Masterson)
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-05-02
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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 Elliot
Carol Nelson
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 27, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 19, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$18.6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howard Deutch
- Screenplay & Story
- John Hughes
- Original Title
- Some Kind of Wonderful
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Worldwide Gross
- $18.6M
- Production Studios
- Hughes Entertainment, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Deutch
John Hughes
Jan Kiesser
Bud S. Smith, M. Scott Smith
John Hughes, Michael Chinich, Ronald Colby
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Deutch
Director
John Hughes
Producer
Jan Kiesser
Director of Photography
John Hughes
Writer
Bud S. Smith
Editor
M. Scott Smith
Editor
Josan F. Russo
Production Design
Marilyn Vance
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Some Kind of Wonderful
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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.
Who directed Some Kind of Wonderful?
Some Kind of Wonderful was directed by Howard Deutch.
Who stars in Some Kind of Wonderful?
The principal cast of Some Kind of Wonderful includes Eric Stoltz, Mary Stuart Masterson, Lea Thompson, Chynna Phillips, Craig Sheffer.
When was Some Kind of Wonderful released and how long is it?
Some Kind of Wonderful was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
How much did Some Kind of Wonderful make at the box office?
Some Kind of Wonderful grossed $18.6M in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Some Kind of Wonderful?
Some Kind of Wonderful holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).