Question 1

Which real-life romance began during the filming of Some Kind of Wonderful?

Accepted Answer

Director Howard Deutch and actress Lea Thompson fell in love while filming, married in 1989, and are parents to actresses Madelyn and Zoey Deutch.

Question 2

Why did Molly Ringwald turn down the role of Amanda Jones?

Accepted Answer

She refused, believing the character was too similar to her Breakfast Club role and wanting to avoid typecasting—a decision she later regretted.

Question 3

What unusual car does Watts drive in the film?

Accepted Answer

Watts drives a dilapidated Mini Cooper, modified for U.S. driving—a rare sight in 1987 America, where only 10,000 were sold before being discontinued.

Question 4

Who was the role of Keith Nelson written for?

Accepted Answer

The role of Keith Nelson was specifically written with actor Eric Stoltz in mind.

Question 5

What complicates Keith's attempt to date Amanda Jones?

Accepted Answer

Keith's invitation draws the ire of Amanda's rich, snobby ex-boyfriend Hardy Jenns, who plans revenge, while his best friend Watts develops romantic feelings for him.

Question 6

Which real-life romance blossomed during the filming of Some Kind of Wonderful?

Accepted Answer

Director Howard Deutch and actress Lea Thompson fell in love while filming, married in 1989, and are parents to actresses Madelyn and Zoey Deutch.

Question 7

What unusual car does Watts drive in the movie, and why was it notable in 1987?

Accepted Answer

Watts drives a dilapidated Mini Cooper, modified for America. Only 10,000 were sold in the U.S. by 1967, making it alien and unknown to most Americans in 1987.

Question 8

Why did Molly Ringwald turn down the role of Amanda Jones?

Accepted Answer

Molly Ringwald refused the role, believing Amanda was too similar to her character in The Breakfast Club and wanting to avoid typecast, which ended her successful relationship with John Hughes.

Question 9

Who was the role of Keith Nelson originally written for?

Accepted Answer

The role of Keith Nelson was written with Eric Stoltz in mind.

Question 10

What complicates Keith's attempt to date Amanda Jones in Some Kind of Wonderful?

Accepted Answer

Keith's invitation draws the ire of Amanda's rich, snobby ex-boyfriend Hardy Jenns, who makes plans to get even, complicating matters.

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