Movie

Some Kind of Wonderful

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

★ 6.8(549)19871h 35m

Some Kind of Wonderful is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and FOD in Japan. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Director: Howard Deutch
Release date: 1987-02-27
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: English
Box office: $18,553,948
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Hughes Entertainment

Some Kind of Wonderful — trailer

About Some Kind of Wonderful

Some Kind of Wonderful is a 1987 movie in the Romance and Comedy genres, directed by Howard Deutch, starring Eric Stoltz, Mary Stuart Masterson and Lea Thompson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 549 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Some Kind of Wonderful in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Eric Stoltz

Keith Nelson

Mary Stuart Masterson

Watts

Lea Thompson

Amanda Jones

Chynna Phillips

Mia

Craig Sheffer

Hardy Jenns

John Ashton

Cliff Nelson

Elias Koteas

Skinhead

Maddie Corman

Laura Nelson

Molly Hagan

Shayne

Bryan Scott

Party Guest

Ike Eisenmann

Party Guest

Candace Cameron Bure

Cindy Nelson

Themes & keywords

high schoolex-boyfriendbullyteen moviebest friendhigh school studentrich kidtomboyfemale drummerannoying sisterrich vs pooraspiring artistteenagerin love with best friendhidden feelings