For Keeps
“"You're what?!"”
Synopsis
Young high school couple Darcy Elliot and Stan Bobrucz are one year from graduation, with promising futures ahead of them. But their paths take a drastic turn when Darcy becomes pregnant. Unwilling to go through an abortion or an adoption — despite their parents' pleas — Darcy and Stan decide to sacrifice their college experiences and degrees in order to keep and raise the baby. After a quick marriage, the two realize it won't be as easy as they thought.
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For Keeps? (1988) HBO promo
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-01-29
Top Cast
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Molly Ringwald
Darcy Elliot Bobrucz
Randall Batinkoff
Stan Bobrucz
Kenneth Mars
Mr. Bobrucz
Miriam Flynn
Donna Elliot
Conchata Ferrell
Mrs. Bobrucz
Sharon Brown
Lila
John Zarchen
Chris
Pauly Shore
Retro
Michelle Downey
Michaela
Patricia Barry
Adoption Official
Janet MacLachlan
Miss Giles
Jaclyn Bernstein
Mary Bobrucz
Matthew Licht
Lou Bobrucz
Renée Estevez
Marnie
Darcy DeMoss
Elaine
Leslie Bega
Carlita
Helen Siff
Landlady
Anne E. Curry
Push Nurse
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 15, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 15, 1988
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$17.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John G. Avildsen
- Screenplay & Story
- Denise DeClue, Tim Kazurinsky
- Original Score
- Bill Conti
- Original Title
- For Keeps
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Worldwide Gross
- $17.5M
- Production Studios
- TriStar Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John G. Avildsen
Denise DeClue, Tim Kazurinsky
Bill Conti
James Crabe
John G. Avildsen
Jerry Belson, Walter Coblenz
Department Leadership Roster
Denise DeClue
Writer
Tim Kazurinsky
Writer
John G. Avildsen
Director
Bill Conti
Original Music Composer
Jerry Belson
Producer
William J. Cassidy
Production Design
Walter Coblenz
Producer
James Crabe
Director of Photography
John G. Avildsen
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About For Keeps
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What is For Keeps about?
Young high school couple Darcy Elliot and Stan Bobrucz are one year from graduation, with promising futures ahead of them. But their paths take a drastic turn when Darcy becomes pregnant. Unwilling to go through an abortion or an adoption — despite their parents' pleas — Darcy and Stan decide to sacrifice their college experiences and degrees in order to keep and raise the baby. After a quick marriage, the two realize it won't be as easy as they thought.
Who directed For Keeps?
For Keeps was directed by John G. Avildsen.
Who stars in For Keeps?
The principal cast of For Keeps includes Molly Ringwald, Randall Batinkoff, Kenneth Mars, Miriam Flynn, Conchata Ferrell.
When was For Keeps released and how long is it?
For Keeps was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
How much did For Keeps make at the box office?
For Keeps grossed $17.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for For Keeps?
The original motion picture soundtrack for For Keeps was composed by Bill Conti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for For Keeps?
For Keeps holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).