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Some Kind of Wonderful is a 1987 American teen romantic comedy-drama film directed by Howard Deutch and starring Eric Stoltz, Mary Stuart Masterson, and Lea Thompson. It is one of several successful teen dramas written by John Hughes in the 1980s.
- $18.5 million
- February 27, 1987
- John Hughes
- Stephen Hague, John Musser
- ‘Some Kind of Wonderful’ Cast: Where Are They Now? Eric Stoltz, Mary Stuart Masterson and More. “You look good wearing my future!” Some Kind of Wonderful is one of John Hughes' more underrated teen love stories — but for its fans, it’s a diamond in the rough.
- ‘Some Kind of Wonderful’ Cast: Where Are They Now? Eric Stoltz, Mary Stuart Masterson and More. “You look good wearing my future!” Some Kind of Wonderful is one of John Hughes' more underrated teen love stories — but for its fans, it’s a diamond in the rough.
- Eric Stoltz. Stoltz played the sweet, artistic Keith Nelson. The actor went on to appear in Say Anything, Pulp Fiction, Kicking and Screaming, Jerry Maguire, The Butterfly Effect and 5 to 7.
- Mary Stuart Masterson. The actress portrayed Keith’s BFF, Watts, who has feelings for him. Masterson went on to star on Kate Brasher, Waterfront, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Mercy, For Life and Blindspot.
Koteas is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York as well as Vanier College in Montreal. Career. Koteas has played major roles in Some Kind of Wonderful (1987), The Adjuster (1991), Exotica (1994), Crash (1996), Fallen (1998), and The Thin Red Line (1998), among other films.
YearTitleRole2023Avi2022Vic2017Simon Moro2013Jake KleinFeb 27, 1987 · Elias Koteas improvised much of his lines and actions. When Duncan puts his head on Amanda's shoulder, Lea Thompson's surprised laugh was real.
- (34K)
- Drama, Romance
- Howard Deutch
- 1987-02-27
Elias played Vaughan, a self-appointed "mad scientist" with an unusual fetish--sexual delight in car crashes! The past two years have been busy ones for Koteas, adding six more roles to his resume.
- Actor, Producer
- March 11, 1961
- 2 min
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Mar 29, 2011 · Some Kind Of Wonderful (1987)—“Duncan” Elias Koteas: That was the summer of 1986. I was 25-years-old, fresh out of acting school, exhilarated, living in Los Angeles for the summer. The...
Elias Koteas as Skinhead. Craig Sheffer as Hardy Jenns. John Ashton as Mr. Nelson. Mary Stuart Masterson as Drummer Girl. Lea Thompson as Amanda Jones. Eric Stoltz as Keith Nelson. Photographed by Jan Kiesser; Directed by Howard Deutch; Produced by John Hughes From; From A Screenplay by Hughes; Edited by Bud Smith