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Audiences rate it 15 points higher than critics do.
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.
Ratings
IMDb7/10
Rotten Tomatoes76%
Metacritic55/100
Audiences rate it 15 points higher than critics do.
560 audience votes
Key crew
- Howard DeutchDirector
- John HughesWriter
Cast
- Eric StoltzKeith Nelson
- Mary Stuart MastersonWatts
- Lea ThompsonAmanda Jones
- Chynna PhillipsMia
- Craig ShefferHardy Jenns
- John AshtonCliff Nelson
- Elias KoteasSkinhead
- Maddie CormanLaura Nelson
- Molly HaganShayne
- Bryan ScottParty Guest
- Ike EisenmannParty Guest
- Candace Cameron BureCindy Nelson
Stills
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Themes
high schoolex-boyfriendbullyteen moviebest friendhigh school studentrich kidtomboyfemale drummerannoying sisterrich vs pooraspiring artist
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