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Pretty in Pink

Play trailer 1:29 Poster for Pretty in Pink PG-13 1986 1h 36m Romance Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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Andie (Molly Ringwald) is an outcast at her Chicago high school, hanging out either with her older boss (Annie Potts), who owns the record store where she works, or her quirky classmate Duckie (Jon Cryer), who has a crush on her. When one of the rich and popular kids at school, Blane (Andrew McCarthy), asks Andie out, it seems too good to be true. As Andie starts falling for Blane, she begins to realizes that dating someone from a different social sphere is not easy.
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Molly Ringwald gives an outstanding performance in this sweet, intelligent teen comedy that takes an ancient premise and injects it with insight and wit.

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Joe Clay The Times (UK) [Pretty in Pink] has a storyline as old as cinema itself, but is testament to his uncanny ability to capture what it’s like to be 16 and in love. Mar 28, 2023 Full Review Derek Malcolm Guardian The film looks like nothing so much as a very shrewd compendium of what the market requires. Pretty In Pink is a teenage version of those wrong side of the tracks romances of some 30 years ago, impeccably dressed in mid-eighties clobber. May 20, 2021 Full Review Nigel Andrews Financial Times Neither author Hughes nor director Howard Deutch can stop the needle getting stuck in a too-familiar groove. May 13, 2020 Full Review Rachel Wagner Rachel's Reviews (YouTube) It doesn't feel like high school students but still entertaining Jul 23, 2025 Full Review Grant Watson Fiction Machine There is strong work among the supporting players: while Ringwald and McCarthy are amiable enough, other performers around them constantly threaten to steal the limelight. Rated: 7/10 Sep 29, 2021 Full Review Sean Collier Box Office Prophets The fond memories of Pretty in Pink were genuinely earned. Rated: 6/10 Feb 8, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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chad T Awesome movie. Great times! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/14/25 Full Review Jace E I don't get the Molly Ringwald hype. All of her characters seem the same to me and I don't think I would get along very well with any of them. She's angsty, whiney and self-centered. I liked seeing members of the Brat Pack on the screen and a young James Spader was entertaining. I lean Team Blane more than Team Duckie, but I think both are too good for Andie. Best Character: Blane Best Quote: "This is an incredibly romantic moment, and you're ruining it for me!" - Duckie Best Scene: Dancing in the shop. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 10/22/25 Full Review Melissa L Teenage angst is the worst! I remember the '80s. One thing about '80s movies, they had the best soundtracks. Great ending, too. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/27/25 Full Review Dennis R. Is there a better coming of age movie Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/04/25 Full Review HILLARY M An absolute classic in every way. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/01/25 Full Review John F The love triangle film that St. Elmo's Fire should've been. Ringwald and McCarthy are good together while Cryer is a bit much but the quality of supporting cast (Potts and Stanton) help make up the difference. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/16/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Andie (Molly Ringwald) is an outcast at her Chicago high school, hanging out either with her older boss (Annie Potts), who owns the record store where she works, or her quirky classmate Duckie (Jon Cryer), who has a crush on her. When one of the rich and popular kids at school, Blane (Andrew McCarthy), asks Andie out, it seems too good to be true. As Andie starts falling for Blane, she begins to realizes that dating someone from a different social sphere is not easy.
Director
Howard Deutch
Producer
John Hughes, Lauren Shuler Donner
Screenwriter
John Hughes
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Paramount Pictures
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 1, 1986, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$521.0K
Runtime
1h 36m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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