Some Kind of Wonderful (1987)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $18,553,948 | Details |
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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, his advances draw the ire of Amanda’s snobby ex-boyfriend, Hardy Jenns, 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.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $3,486,701 (18.8% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 5.32 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,082 opening theaters/1,082 max. theaters, 4.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $53,668,834 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | February 27th, 1987 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Video Release: | May 4th, 1994 by Paramount Home Video |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 |
| Running Time: | 94 minutes |
| Plot point: | Cross-Class Romance, Romance |
| Social setting: | High School |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Romantic Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Paramount Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 1987 | 6 | $3,486,701 | 1,082 | $3,222 | $3,486,701 | 1 | |
| Mar 6, 1987 | 6 | $3,115,756 | -11% | 1,082 | $2,880 | $7,499,669 | 2 |
| Mar 13, 1987 | 6 | $2,618,151 | -16% | 1,082 | $2,420 | $10,926,076 | 3 |
| Mar 20, 1987 | 10 | $1,894,625 | -28% | 1,060 | $1,787 | $13,671,111 | 4 |
| Mar 27, 1987 | 12 | $1,125,153 | -41% | 934 | $1,205 | $15,393,695 | 5 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 1987 | 6 | $4,383,913 | 1,082 | $4,052 | $4,383,913 | 1 | |
| Mar 6, 1987 | 6 | $3,924,012 | -10% | 1,082 | $3,627 | $8,307,925 | 2 |
| Mar 13, 1987 | 6 | $3,468,561 | -12% | 1,082 | $3,206 | $11,776,486 | 3 |
| Mar 20, 1987 | 10 | $2,492,056 | -28% | 1,060 | $2,351 | $14,268,542 | 4 |
Leading
| Eric Stoltz | Keith Nelson | |
| Mary Stuart Masterson | Watts |
Supporting
| Craig Sheffer | Hardy Jenns |
Leading
| Lea Thompson | Amanda Jones |
Supporting
| Elias Koteas | Duncan | |
| John Ashton | Cliff Nelson | |
| Candace Cameron Bure | Cindy Nelson |
Production and Technical Credits
| Howard Deutch | Director | |
| John Hughes | Producer | |
| John Hughes | Screenwriter | |
| Michael Chinich | Executive Producer | |
| Ronald Colby | Executive Producer | |
| Bud Smith | Editor | |
| Marilyn Vance | Costume Designer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
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, his advances draw the ire of Amanda’s snobby ex-boyfriend, Hardy Jenns, 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.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $3,486,701 (18.8% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 5.32 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,082 opening theaters/1,082 max. theaters, 4.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $53,668,834 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | February 27th, 1987 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Video Release: | May 4th, 1994 by Paramount Home Video |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 |
| Running Time: | 94 minutes |
| Plot point: | Cross-Class Romance, Romance |
| Social setting: | High School |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Romantic Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Paramount Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 1987 | 6 | $3,486,701 | 1,082 | $3,222 | $3,486,701 | 1 | |
| Mar 6, 1987 | 6 | $3,115,756 | -11% | 1,082 | $2,880 | $7,499,669 | 2 |
| Mar 13, 1987 | 6 | $2,618,151 | -16% | 1,082 | $2,420 | $10,926,076 | 3 |
| Mar 20, 1987 | 10 | $1,894,625 | -28% | 1,060 | $1,787 | $13,671,111 | 4 |
| Mar 27, 1987 | 12 | $1,125,153 | -41% | 934 | $1,205 | $15,393,695 | 5 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 1987 | 6 | $4,383,913 | 1,082 | $4,052 | $4,383,913 | 1 | |
| Mar 6, 1987 | 6 | $3,924,012 | -10% | 1,082 | $3,627 | $8,307,925 | 2 |
| Mar 13, 1987 | 6 | $3,468,561 | -12% | 1,082 | $3,206 | $11,776,486 | 3 |
| Mar 20, 1987 | 10 | $2,492,056 | -28% | 1,060 | $2,351 | $14,268,542 | 4 |
Leading
| Eric Stoltz | Keith Nelson | |
| Mary Stuart Masterson | Watts |
Supporting
| Craig Sheffer | Hardy Jenns |
Leading
| Lea Thompson | Amanda Jones |
Supporting
| Elias Koteas | Duncan | |
| John Ashton | Cliff Nelson | |
| Candace Cameron Bure | Cindy Nelson |
Production and Technical Credits
| Howard Deutch | Director | |
| John Hughes | Producer | |
| John Hughes | Screenwriter | |
| Michael Chinich | Executive Producer | |
| Ronald Colby | Executive Producer | |
| Bud Smith | Editor | |
| Marilyn Vance | Costume Designer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.