Pretty in Pink (1986)
82%RT Audience Score: 81%
Awards & Nominations: 1 nomination
Review 1: “This movie was terrible. The acting was bad, the plot was boring, and the special effects were laughable. I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone.”
Review 2: “I found this cinematic endeavor to be a most lamentable experience. The thespian performances were lackluster, the narrative was insipid, and the visual effects were so preposterous as to elicit mirth rather than awe. I cannot in good conscience suggest this film to any discerning viewer.”
Review 3: “This movie was a complete waste of time. The acting was wooden, the story was predictable, and the special effects were subpar. Save yourself the trouble and skip this one.”
Review 4: “Alas, this motion picture proved to be a most egregious squandering of one’s precious time. The histrionic displays were as stiff as a board, the plot was as foreseeable as the sunrise, and the visual effects were as unimpressive as a child’s finger painting. I implore you, dear reader, to abstain from this cinematic atrocity.”
New Review: “As I sat in the theater, I was struck by the overwhelming sense of ennui that permeated the room. The thespian performances were as flat as a pancake, the narrative was as trite as a Hallmark card, and the visual effects were as convincing as a politician’s promises. It was as if the filmmakers had taken a paint-by-numbers approach to creating this cinematic disaster. I cannot in good conscience recommend this film to anyone with an iota of taste or discernment. Save your time and money, and opt for a more stimulating form of entertainment, such as watching paint dry or grass grow.
Review 1: “The acting in this movie was superb. The characters were well-developed and the plot was engaging. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time.”
Review 2: “I loved the cinematography in this film. The shots were beautifully composed and the use of color was stunning. It was like watching a work of art come to life.”
Review 3: “The soundtrack for this movie was incredible. The music perfectly captured the mood of each scene and added an extra layer of emotion to the story.”
New Review: “Holy cow, this movie was a rollercoaster ride of emotions! The acting was so good, I felt like I was right there with the characters. And don’t even get me started on the cinematography – it was like watching a painting come to life! But the real MVP was the soundtrack. I mean, I was tapping my foot and humming along the whole time. Overall, this movie was a masterpiece and I can’t wait to watch it again (and again and again).
Production Company(ies)
Python Pictures, Michael White Productions, National Film Trustee Company,
Distributor
Paramount Pictures.
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
John Burroughs Middle School – 600 S. McCaddon Place, Los Angeles, California, USA
MPAA / Certificate
PG-13
Year of Release
1986
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:NA
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Runtime:NA
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:NA
Genre(s)
Romance/Comedy
Keyword(s)
starring Molly Ringwald, Jon Cryer, Andrew McCarthy, Harry Dean Stanton, Annie Potts, James Spader, Kate Vernon, Margaret Colin, Alexa Kenin, Gina Gershon, Dweezil Zappa, Andrew Dice Clay, Kristy Swanson, Emily Longstreth, Jamie Anders, Gina Morelli, Terry Beaver, Robert Downey Sr., Gina Hecht, Chynna Phillips, Darren Harris, Jim Haynie, Marian Meyers, Christopher Murphy, directed by Howard Deutch, written by John Hughes, genre: romance, drama, box office performance: $40.5 million, budget: $9 million, reviewed by Roger Ebert, produced by Lauren Shuler Donner, MPAA rating: PG-13, high school, love triangle, social class, fashion, music, teenage angst, heartbreak, friendship, family, coming of age, 80s, iconic, soundtrack, fashion, prom, relationships, teen movie, John Hughes, Molly Ringwald, Jon Cryer, Andrew McCarthy, Harry Dean Stanton, Annie Potts, James Spader, Kate Vernon, Margaret Colin, Alexa Kenin, Gina Gershon, Dweezil Zappa, Andrew Dice Clay, Kristy Swanson, Emily Longstreth, Jamie Anders, Gina Morelli, Terry Beaver, Robert Downey Sr., Gina Hecht, Chynna Phillips, Darren Harris, Jim Haynie, Marian Meyers, Christopher Murphy
Worldwide gross: $40,479,480
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $112,156,019
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 964
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 12,230,755
US/Canada gross: $40,471,663
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $112,134,361
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 669
US/Canada opening weekend: $6,065,870
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $16,806,635
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 738
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $9,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $24,936,194
Production budget ranking: 1,253
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $13,428,141
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $73,791,684
ROI to date (est.): 192%
ROI ranking: 646
Howard Deutch
Writer:
John Hughes
Cast:
Molly Ringwald – Andie Walsh
Harry Dean Stanton – Jack Walsh
Jon Cryer – Duckie Dale
Annie Potts – Iona
James Spader – Steff
Andrew McCarthy – Blane McDonough
Kate Vernon – Benny Hanson
Andrew Dice Clay – Bouncer
Producer:
Michael Chinich
Executive Producer:
Gilbert Cates
Cinematographer:
Tak Fujimoto
Editor:
Richard Marks
Production Designer:
John W. Corso
Art Director:
David J. Bomba
Set Decorator:
Robert Gould
Costume Designer:
Marilyn Vance
Music:
Michael Gore
Music Supervisor:
David Anderle
Casting:
Wallis Nicita
Director(s)
NA
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
NA
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
1 nomination
Academy Awards
Plot
Teenager Andie is one of the not-so-popular girls in high school. She usually hangs out with her friends Iona or Duckie. Duckie has always had a crush on her, but now she has met a new guy at school, Blane. He’s one of the rich and popular guys but can the two worlds meet?
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Jon Cryer’s iconic Duckie is a fashion inspiration for all awkward misfits.
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