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Pretty in Pink

1986Movie1 h 37 minPG-13

DramaRomance
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic567.3Rotten Tomatoes75%81%

A deeply romantic, nostalgic romance movie about growing up and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Blane's a pretty cool guy. Andie's pretty in pink. And Duckie's pretty crazy.

Andie is an outcast, hanging out either with her older boss, who owns the record store where she works, or her quirky high school classmate Duckie, who has a crush on her. When one of the rich and popular kids at school, Blane, asks Andie out, it seems too good to be true. As Andie starts falling for Blane, she begins to realize that dating someone from a different social sphere is not easy.

Feels like

  • 80s Teen Romance
  • Coming-of-Age Drama
  • Social Class Divide
  • Unrequited Love
  • Iconic Soundtrack
  • High School Life
  • Quirky Characters
  • Comfort Watch
  • John Hughes Classic

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Howard Deutch
Written by
John Hughes
Produced by
Lauren Shuler Donner
Music by
Michael Gore

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Facts

February 28, 1986 · 1 h 37 min · PG-13

Released
February 28, 1986
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Romance, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$9 million
Box office
$40 million
Available in
74 countries

Tropes

'80s Hair, Sealed with a Kiss, Mythology Gag +9

  • '80s Hair
  • Sealed with a Kiss
  • Mythology Gag
  • Fiery Redhead
  • Informed Ability
  • Extreme Doormat
  • Improbable Age
  • Lipstick-and-Load Montage
  • What Happened to the Mouse?
  • Color Motifs
  • Pink Girl, Blue Boy
  • Actor Allusion

12 of 27 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Pretty in Pink?"

Questions about Pretty in Pink

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Pretty in Pink?

KanopyHoopla

In the United States, Pretty in Pink is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, JustWatch TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 11 other countries.

Is Pretty in Pink worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 56).

Is Pretty in Pink okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Pretty in Pink good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Can I half-watch Pretty in Pink?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was Pretty in Pink a box office hit?

Budget$9 million
Box office$40 million

Yes: it cost about $9 million to make and earned $40 million worldwide, 4.5 times its budget.

What tropes does Pretty in Pink use?

'80s HairSealed with a KissMythology GagFiery RedheadInformed AbilityExtreme DoormatImprobable AgeLipstick-and-Load MontageWhat Happened to the Mouse?Color MotifsPink Girl, Blue BoyActor Allusionand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 tropes for it, including '80s Hair, Sealed with a Kiss, and Mythology Gag.