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Some Kind of Wonderful
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Overview

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Director:
Howard Deutch
Writer:
John Hughes (written by)
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Release Date:
27 February 1987 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Drama | Romance more
Tagline:
Before they could stand together, they had to stand alone.
Plot:
A young tomboy, Watts, finds her feelings for her best friend, Keith, run deeper than just friendship... more | add synopsis
Awards:
1 win more
NewsDesk:
(4 articles)
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Best of its kind more (99 total)

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Additional Details

Runtime:
95 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby

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Trivia:
In an earlier version of the script, Keith proposes to Susan (Watts' first name) at the end (August 1986 script). more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Hardy Jenns and Amanda Jones are in the library, Hardy looks back at Keith and has a pencil tucked behind his ear. In the next shot it's gone. more
Quotes:
Watts: Keith... you're losing it. And when it's lost, all you are is a loser. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Jelly (2009) more
Soundtrack:
Beat's So Lonely more

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18 out of 22 people found the following comment useful.
Best of its kind, 6 November 1998
10/10
Author: Paul Shrimpton from London

This is the best of the eighties 'US High School/Teen Angst' movies. There were loads, but none to match this one. There's a character in here for each of you to associate with, be it the nerdy Keith, with the bossy younger sister and the unattainable crush, or Duncan, the kind-hearted skinhead. If you only ever watch two of these movies again, make them 'The Breakfast Club' and this one.

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