Pretty in Pink
1986 · Movie · PG-13 · 97 min · ★ 6.7 · 67% critics
Andie is a high school outcast who spends her time between a record store job and time with her quirky, devoted classmate. When a rich popular boy asks her out, their romance faces pressure from social circles and the everyday strain of trying to bridge class divides.
Also known as Rose Bonbon
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Details
- Years
- 1986
- Release date
- 1986-02-28
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 97 min
- Critic score
- 67/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.7/10 (1,206 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy Pretty in Pink if you like classic teen romance with social pressure and a strong 80s soundtrack; Not for you if you dislike class-tinged high-school drama or prefer lighter rom-coms like Sixteen Candles.
Pros: vibrant 80s vibe; heartfelt social drama; great music | Cons: moody slow stretches; class conflict can feel heavy; uneven chemistry
Themes
- high school
- jealousy
- bullying
- outcast
- crush
- clique
- first love
- fashion design
- peer pressure
- social differences
- school life
- abandoned by mother
- +5 more
Cast & crew
Molly Ringwald
as Andie Walsh
Andrew McCarthy
as Blane McDonough
Jon Cryer
as Philip F. 'Duckie' Dale
Annie Potts
as Iona
Harry Dean Stanton
as Jack Walsh
James Spader
as Steff McKee
Kate Vernon
as Benny Hanson
Alexa Kenin
as Jena Hoeman
Emily Longstreth
as Kate
Jim Haynie
as Donnelly
Directed by Howard Deutch