# Some Kind of Wonderful (1987)

> A working-class high school senior must look past his idealized romance to recognize the best friend whose loyalty and love have been beside him all along.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/9035

## Facts

- Runtime: 95 min
- Genres: Romance, Comedy
- Director: Howard Deutch
- Cast: Eric Stoltz, Mary Stuart Masterson, Lea Thompson, Chynna Phillips, Craig Sheffer, John Ashton, Elias Koteas, Maddie Corman
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094006/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, sincere, nostalgic, nostalgic movie night, teen romance night

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