Some Kind of Wonderful (1987): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Some Kind of Wonderful is a 1987 romantic drama directed by Howard Deutch, starring Eric Stoltz and Mary Stuart Masterson. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $18.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Howard Deutch
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Some Kind of Wonderful About?
The premise of Some Kind of Wonderful without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Keith, a high school student struggling with his place, finds himself caught between his loyal best friend Watts and the captivating Amanda Jones. As he navigates the complexities of first love, he experiences the bittersweet moments of adolescence, learning about friendship, longing, and the challenges of finding where he truly belongs. The film portrays the tender and often awkward realities of teenage life and the pursuit of connection.
Some Kind of Wonderful Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- tomboy
- best friend
- love triangle
- female drummer
- coming of age
- teenage love
- high school
- father son relationship
- 1980s
- kiss
- teen movie
- teen romance
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- class differences
- teen drama
- short haired female
- crushing
- leg
- miniskirt
- it girl
- blue miniskirt
- miniskirt and heels
- short skirt and boots
- honey
- red miniskirt
- in love with best friend
- practicing kissing
- high school love
- adolescent romance
- girl boy friendship
- earrings
- young love
- teenage girl
- teenage boy
- teen love
- student
- crush
- independent film
- punk rocker
- blonde girl
- girl wearing a short skirt
- girl wears panties
- thighs
- white panties
- skin
- grease monkey
- girly girl
- punk
- leg sticking out
- woman sticking chest out
- sticking chest out
Some Kind of Wonderful Cast
Eric Stoltz leads the cast, with Mary Stuart Masterson. Directed by Howard Deutch.
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Director Howard Deutch
More from Howard Deutch
More films directed by Howard Deutch, best-rated first: Pretty in Pink, Grumpier Old Men, The Replacements and My Best Friend's Girl.
Some Kind of Wonderful Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Some Kind of Wonderful 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Metacritic 55 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 69% User score
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Some Kind of Wonderful Plot Summary
What happens in Some Kind of Wonderful from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the bustling environment of a San Fernando Valley public high school, a trio of teenagers grapples with the complexities of adolescent feelings and unreciprocated love. The protagonist, Keith Nelson, is a hardworking mechanic bursting with creative potential, but he finds himself at a crossroads between his passion for art and his father’s relentless ambition for him to attend business school—something that would break new ground for their family.
Full summary
The whole story of Some Kind of Wonderful, scene by scene
Some Kind of Wonderful Box Office
Some Kind of Wonderful grossed $18.6 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$18.6M
- US & Canada
- $18.6M
Some Kind of Wonderful Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Some Kind of Wonderful.
How Well Do You Know Some Kind of Wonderful?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is Keith's passion in life?
Cars in Some Kind of Wonderful
35 cars on screen, including the 1986 Chevrolet Corvette C4 and the 1951 Jaguar Mk.VII.
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1960 Morris Mini Minor MkI Important role -
1986 Suzuki Samurai Important role
Some Kind of Wonderful Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “L'amour à l'envers” and “Alguém Muito Especial”.
- Also known as
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- L'amour à l'envers
- Alguém Muito Especial
- Ist Sie nicht wunderbar?
- Un meraviglioso batticuore
- La Vie à l'envers
- Чудеса своего рода
- Una maravilla con clase
- 妙不可言
- משהו נפלא
- Báječná chvíle
- Valami kis szerelem
- 사랑시대
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- Щось дивне
- Coeur et trio
- Sig Du Elsker Mig
- Ενας Απίστευτος Ερωτας
- 恋しくて
- Alguien maravilloso
- Harika Şeyler
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Some Kind of Wonderful FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Some Kind of Wonderful, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Some Kind of Wonderful?
Some Kind of Wonderful runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Some Kind of Wonderful released?
Some Kind of Wonderful was released on February 27, 1987.
Who directed Some Kind of Wonderful?
Some Kind of Wonderful was directed by Howard Deutch.
More films by Howard Deutch Who is in the cast of Some Kind of Wonderful?
Some Kind of Wonderful stars Eric Stoltz and Mary Stuart Masterson.
How much did Some Kind of Wonderful make at the box office?
Some Kind of Wonderful grossed $18.6 million worldwide.
How is Some Kind of Wonderful rated?
Some Kind of Wonderful has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 55 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Does Some Kind of Wonderful have a post-credit scene?
No. Some Kind of Wonderful has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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