Character: Cindy Nelson

Directed by: Howard Deutch

Written by: John Hughes

Produced by: John Hughes

Cast Members: Eric Stoltz, Mary Stuart Masterson, Lea Thompson

Released date: February 27, 1987

Genre: Drama, Romance

Duration: 1h 35min

Keith Nelson (Eric Stoltz), an artsy high school outcast, tries to land a date with popular girl Amanda Jones (Lea Thompson) with some help from his tomboy best friend, Watts (Mary Stuart Masterson). However, his advances draw the ire of Amanda's snobby ex-boyfriend, Hardy Jenns (Craig Sheffer), 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.

Taglines
– Before they could stand together, they had to stand alone.

Trivia
– This film marks the feature film debut of Candace Cameron Bure.