Movie

For Keeps

“"You're what?!"”

★ 6.5(152)19881h 38m

For Keeps is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: John G. Avildsen
Release date: 1988-01-15
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: English
Box office: $17,514,553
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: TriStar Pictures

For Keeps — trailer

About For Keeps

For Keeps is a 1988 movie in the Comedy, Drama and Romance genres, directed by John G. Avildsen, starring Molly Ringwald, Randall Batinkoff and Kenneth Mars. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 152 viewers. Below you can see where to watch For Keeps in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

babymarriagepregnant womanpregnant

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch For Keeps in Canada?+

In Canada, For Keeps is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is For Keeps on Netflix?+

For Keeps is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is For Keeps?+

For Keeps has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in For Keeps?+

For Keeps stars Molly Ringwald, Randall Batinkoff, Kenneth Mars, Miriam Flynn and Conchata Ferrell.

When did For Keeps come out?+

For Keeps is a 1988 movie directed by John G. Avildsen.

What genre is For Keeps?+

For Keeps is Comedy, Drama and Romance film.

Who directed For Keeps?+

For Keeps was directed by John G. Avildsen.