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Some Kind of Wonderful

Before they could stand together, they had to stand alone.

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.

19871h 35mPG-13Romance, Comedy

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About Some Kind of Wonderful

Directors
Howard Deutch
Cast
Eric Stoltz, Mary Stuart Masterson, Lea Thompson, Chynna Phillips, Craig Sheffer, John Ashton
Genres
Romance, Comedy
Content rating
PG-13
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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