Eric Stoltz
Keith Nelson
Tagline
Before they could stand together, they had to stand alone.
Overview
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.
Director
Howard Deutch
Writer
John Hughes
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Status
Released
Budget
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Revenue
$18,553,948.00
Original Language
English
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Cast
Mary Stuart Mast...
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 ...
Cindy Nelson
Lee Garlington
Gym Instructor
Kenneth Kimmins
Detention Teach...
Patricia Gaul
Mrs. Gale
Laura Leigh Hugh...
Holly
Carmine Caridi
Museum Guard
Jane Elliott
Carol Nelson
Penelope Sudrow
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Featured Reviews
It must be a drag to be a slave to the male sex drive. Keith Nelson, much to everyone else's surprise, lands a date with Amanda Jones, the most popular girl in school. But with Amanda comes trouble ...Show More
***Working class boy, rich dream girl and faithful tomboy friend in Southern Cal*** Keith (Eric Stoltz) is a high school senior in Los Angeles wherein he fights with his little sister (Maddie Corma ...Show More
After watching this, felt like a reverse version of Pretty in Pink only to find out afterward this was John Hughes's attempt to rectify the ending. I actually enjoyed this a lot more as I found the ch ...Show More
**An adorable, cute and melodramatic teen romance.** The film begins with a teenager who stands out for his artistic ability – he draws well and also paints – and his love of automobile mechanics. ...Show More
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