poster

1987

PG-13 (02/27/1987) (US)

Romance, Comedy,

1h 35m

68

User Score

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.

1987

68

User Score

PG-13 (02/27/1987) (US)

Romance, Comedy,

1h 35m

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.

Cast

Eric Stoltz

Eric Stoltz

Keith Nelson

Lea Thompson

Lea Thompson

Amanda Jones

Craig Sheffer

Craig Sheffer

Hardy Jenns

John Ashton

John Ashton

Cliff Nelson

Elias Koteas

Elias Koteas

Skinhead

Maddie Corman

Maddie Corman

Laura Nelson

Bryan Scott

Bryan Scott

Party Guest

Ike Eisenmann

Ike Eisenmann

Party Guest

Lee Garlington

Lee Garlington

Gym Instructor

Kenneth Kimmins

Kenneth Kimmins

Detention Teacher

Patricia Gaul

Patricia Gaul

Mrs. Gale

Carmine Caridi

Carmine Caridi

Museum Guard

Jane Elliott

Jane Elliott

Carol Nelson