Some Kind of Wonderful (1987)
83%RT Audience Score: 80%
Awards & Nominations: 1 win
Some Kind of Wonderful is above-average ’80s teen fare for people who need as much John Hughes in their lives as possible
Some Kind of Wonderful may not be the most groundbreaking film out there, but it’s still a fun and charming watch. With a cast of talented young actors, the movie tells a classic teen love triangle story with heart and humor. Plus, who doesn’t love a good ’80s soundtrack? It’s a great pick for a cozy night in with some popcorn and a group of friends.
Production Company(ies)
M K2 Productions, France 3 Cinéma C AB Productions,
Distributor
NA
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
1441 W. I Street, Wilmington, Los Angeles, California, USA
MPAA / Certificate
PG-13
Year of Release
1987
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Stereo
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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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:Release Date (Streaming): Aug 29, 2006
Genre(s)
Romance/Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Eric Stoltz, Mary Stuart Masterson, Lea Thompson, Craig Sheffer, John Ashton, Elias Koteas, directed by Howard Deutch, written by John Hughes, romance, drama, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Dave Kehr, Sheila Benson, Pat Graham, Variety Staff, Derek Adams, Janet Maslin, Brian Orndorf, Christopher Lloyd, Matt Brunson, Jo Berry, People Staff, PG-13, John Hughes, produced by John Hughes
Worldwide gross: $18,553,948
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $49,524,845
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,335
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 5,400,746
US/Canada gross: $18,553,948
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $49,524,845
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,075
US/Canada opening weekend: $3,486,701
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $9,306,824
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 977
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Mary Stuart Masterson – Watts
Lea Thompson – Amanda Jones
Craig Sheffer – Hardy Jenns
John Ashton – Cliff Nelson
Elias Koteas – Duncan
Director – Howard Deutch
Producer – John Hughes
Writer – John Hughes
Director(s)
Howard Deutch
Writer(s)
John Hughes
Producer(s)
John Hughes
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
1 win
Academy Awards
All Critics (44) | Top Critics (10) | Fresh (33) | Rotten (11)
”Some Kind of Wonderful” is a slight and forgettable film, but Hughes still has an eye for young acting talent.
June 17, 2020 | Rating: 2/4
Dave Kehr
Chicago Tribune
TOP CRITIC
Hughes has absolutely nothing new to report–no fresh perspectives, no gratefully received maturity, nothing added or deepened. Or speeded up, from the feel of it.
June 17, 2020
Sheila Benson
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
Assembly-line feature from the John Hughes teen factory.
July 24, 2007
Pat Graham
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
A simple, lovely and thoughtful teenage story that occasionally shines due to fine characterizations and lucid dialog.
July 24, 2007
Variety Staff
Variety
TOP CRITIC
This time it ends with the underdogs together. Oddly enough, it’s this conclusion that feels phony, seeing as Stoltz has spent the last 80 minutes arranging his dream date with Lea.
June 24, 2006
Derek Adams
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
The film creates a perfect embodiment of every adolescent’s nightmare.
May 20, 2003 | Rating: 3.5/5
Janet Maslin
New York Times
TOP CRITIC
It remains attentive to universal feelings concerning crushes and maturity, parenthood and personal responsibility, ultimately achieving just a bit more cohesiveness and liveliness than “Pretty in Pink.”
September 6, 2021 | Rating: A-
Brian Orndorf
Blu-ray.com
Essentially a remake of Pretty in Pink but with John Hughes’ preferred ending, Some Kind of Wonderful revisits the teen love triangle with some interesting notes but less energy.
July 26, 2021 | Rating: 3.5/5
Christopher Lloyd
The Film Yap
It’s pretty lousy, the weakest of Hughes’ high school romps.
February 26, 2021 | Rating: 1.5/4
Matt Brunson
Film Frenzy
Stoltz makes an effective leading man, giving a touching performance in what is a genuinely charming film.
June 17, 2020 | Rating: 4/5
Jo Berry
Radio Times
Masterson and Stoltz possess talent and charm to spare. Here are actors making characters of what could have been cartoons.
June 17, 2020
People Staff
People Magazine
It is fairly predictable… but underneath that plot are 3 very well written and acted characters.
March 7, 2019 | Rating: 9/10
Rachel Wagner
rachelsreviews.net…
Plot
A young tomboy, Watts, finds her feelings for her best friend, Keith, run deeper than just friendship when he gets a date with the most popular girl in school. Unfortunately, the girl’s old boyfriend, who is from the rich section of town, is unable to let go of her, and plans to get back at Keith.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Fresh Kernels notes that Eric Stoltz gives a “touching performance” as the leading man in Some Kind of Wonderful.
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