An affable teen who "never gets dates" makes elaborate and expensive plans to entertain a popular girl, unaware that his tomboy best friend has loved him all along. In Some Kind of Wonderful, John Hughes captures the emotional complexities of high school life, exploring themes of class, identity, and unspoken affection. The film follows Keith (Eric Stolz), an artistic outsider striving to win over popular girl Amanda Jones (Lea Thompson), while overlooking the loyalty and love of his tomboy friend Watts (Mary Stuart Masterson). With nuanced performances and a story that avoids easy sentimentality, the film stands as a defining entry in the 1980s teen drama genre.
Release Information:
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Original Release Year: 1987
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Studio/Distributor: Paramount Home Entertainment
Feature Presentation:
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
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Audio: English (Dolby 5.1), Italian (Dolby Digital 1.0), German (Dolby Digital 1.0)
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Subtitles: Danish, Dutch, French, Norwegian, Swedish, Turkish
Technical Specifications:
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Format: DVD
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Region: 2
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Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Cast & Crew:
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Director: Howard Deutch
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Main Cast: Eric Stolz, Mary Stuart Masterson, Lea Thompson