Keith Nelson (Eric Stoltz), an artsy high school outcast, tries to land a date with popular girl Amanda Jones (Lea Thompson) with some help from his tomboy best friend, Watts (Mary Stuart Masterson). However, his advances draw the ire of Amanda’s snobby ex-boyfriend, Hardy Jenns (Craig Sheffer), who makes plans to get even. Matters are further complicated when Watts realizes she likes Keith as more than just a friend and tries to convince him to stop pursuing Amanda. Commissioned by Simon H. (11/12/23).
Release date: February 27, 1987 (USA)
Director: Howard Deutch
Screenplay: John Hughes
Box office: $18.5 million
Distributed by: Paramount Pictures
Cinematography: Jan Kiesser