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Pretty in Pink

1986
Romance
Comedy
1h 37m
Andie (Ringwald) is a high school girl from the wrong side of town. Blaine (McCarthy) is the wealthy heart-throb who asks her to the prom. But as fast as their romance builds, it's threatened by the painful reality of peer pressure. (Paramount)
Directed by:
Howard Deutch Howard Deutch
Written by:
John Hughes John Hughes
Starring:
Harry Dean Stanton Harry Dean Stanton Andrew McCarthy Andrew McCarthy Kristy Swanson Kristy Swanson Molly Ringwald Molly Ringwald James Spader James Spader Gina Gershon Gina Gershon Jon Cryer Jon Cryer Andrew Dice Clay Andrew Dice Clay Jim Haynie Jim Haynie Annie Potts Annie Potts
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Genres:
Romance, Comedy, Drama
Country:
USA
Language:
English
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Pretty in Pink

1986
Romance
Comedy
1h 37m
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pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 24 Jun 2012
1
12th
Horribly dated, the soundtrack sounds like they are intentionally trying to piss you off and the obsession over Molly Ringwald in this movie is baffling. The whole "girl from the wrong side of town" doesn't apply in the real world. If you're hot, dudes are gonna wanna bang you no matter how much money you have. Hughes was either delusional or possibly home schooled to write that. The hair in this movie is an embarrassment to humanity.
Rated 24 Jun 2012
nilkynarfynilkynarfy
Rated 09 Feb 2014
50
34th
Has a horribly dull story/premise and the most unlikable heroine in cinema history. I mean, I'm as anti-"nice" guy as there is, but Jesus, she bled Duckie dry. It also happens to be a beautifully shot and dressed movie. I'm not shallow enough to say it's good, but I do own the movie on DVD and watch it every year or so for purely aesthetic reasons. It's my Birth of a Nation.
Rated 09 Feb 2014
scottathonScottathon
Rated 02 Nov 2007
13
2nd
The ending ruins it.
Rated 02 Nov 2007
nobambanobamba
Rated 19 Jul 2020
85
92nd
I've never seen this film but I knew every song and twist. This was the model teen romance film. Ducky is one of the most interesting characters I've seen not because I like him, but because he exemplifies the Nice Guy™ in the best and worst ways. The dad was a good side character. Annie Potts was the most attractive of them all even though she claims she's their mom's age. Lame Hollywood ending. Memorable music; bad music editing. Fav scene: dance in record store.
Rated 19 Jul 2020
twincinematwincinema
Rated 07 Jul 2016
70
52nd
Not my favourite Hughes film. Ducky, who the film tries to paint as a sympathetic character, is one of the worst things I have ever seen on film (possibly hyperbole; I am not sure). Harry Dean Stanton has seen some shit. McCarthy looks perpetually lost and doesn't have much chemistry with Ringwald. This film is Ringwald's, and she is very good.
Rated 07 Jul 2016
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 25 Oct 2010
63
54th
It's certainly affective and sensitive, but why the hell did she have to stay with the rich guy at the end anyway? I feel miserable for Duckie, that moron that stalked her for a decade and ended up alone, forced to hook up with a fuckin' dumb chick. I think the finale is the most depressing in the history of human kind.
Rated 25 Oct 2010
cinemaasiaCinema_Asia
Rated 14 Mar 2010
60
30th
Pretty mediocre Molly Ringwald 80's film. The reason why it's memorable is because it's just a part of 80's culture. The story is typical teen romance stuff and the acting is middling to mediocre. Pretty forgettable if not for Molly Ringwald.
Rated 14 Mar 2010
spamhead80spamhead80
Rated 14 Mar 2008
90
89th
This movie probably gets at least 5 to 10 nostalgia points; I was fifteen when it was released, and I've watched it too many times to count. Andie should have ended up with Duckie, but that's about the only real quibble I have with it. Additionally, the soundtrack is fantastic.
Rated 14 Mar 2008
gleebgleeb
Rated 14 Aug 2007
39
7th
My generation's shame is that we allowed Andrew McCarthy to appear in more than one movie.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 07 Dec 2022
70
53rd
There is no way Duckie doesn't shoot up the school after prom if this was made today lol I'm always in shock learning some men's bathrooms at schools don't have stall doors. I can't shit and lock eyes with my bully
Rated 07 Dec 2022
cinematicespCinematicESP
Rated 21 Aug 2015
70
20th
That ending just feels so unearned and wrong.
Rated 21 Aug 2015
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
40th
I found Annie Potts disturbingly sexy in this. Also, why can't Molly Ringwald see that Ducky is PERFECT for her? That materialistic bitch.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
mohkoMohko
Rated 30 Nov 2007
60
45th
Oh Molly why did you choose the wrong guy? :(
Rated 30 Nov 2007
battletoadBattleToad
Rated 21 Nov 2007
79
57th
Pretty in Pink is frightfully dated, but it is an archetypal 80's brat pack, romantic comedy. It's cute and sweet, and kind of a classic, but for reasons that no one can really describe. Pretty good!
Rated 21 Nov 2007
shoranShoran
Rated 09 Jul 2007
60
26th
The storyline is absolutely shameful. Only some good [most of it wasn't so flash] acting got this movie through...
Rated 09 Jul 2007
doctor7doctor7
Rated 24 Apr 2008
56
34th
Terribly dated. TERRIBLY. The music sounds like random noises mashed together. Some of the main plot feels really strange ("THOSE DAMN RICH PEOPLE BEING ALL RICH!") but, to be fair, some of the scenes feel really genuine. Also James Spader is in this which is a plus.
Rated 24 Apr 2008
brellbrell
Rated 16 May 2021
33
43rd
this movie has a faint queer vibe to it, which is why not one but both endings with a boy are wrong. there's your real hot take
Rated 16 May 2021
lupisterlupister
Rated 13 Jul 2010
10
13th
an utterly pointless movie
Rated 13 Jul 2010
dawne3dawne3
Rated 23 May 2011
75
48th
I think Ducky is the real hero in this movie! Poor guy.
Rated 23 May 2011
ytadelYtadel
Rated 14 Aug 2007
5
57th
Another key Molly Ringwald film, but you just gotta resent that ending. :-(
Rated 14 Aug 2007
genesiskelGeneSiskel
Rated 01 Jan 2011
38
12th
What we have here is a much less radical movie than writer Hughes probably believes he has created. Yes, he's given us an individualistic girl, but she swoons like a robot after the first reasonably human WASP or WASC asks her for a date.
Rated 01 Jan 2011
actlikealadyactlikealady
Rated 25 Nov 2012
78
60th
I love Duckie. I agree the ending should have been about Blaine getting the boot.
Rated 25 Nov 2012
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 08 Aug 2020
66
70th
good movie
Rated 08 Aug 2020
boobjuiceBoobjuice
Rated 21 Jul 2007
59
55th
Argh, those damn rich kids! They're always so rich! And those poor kids, well... they're just so poor! Damnit, hold on, I have to hand-sew a dress for prom and then hang out with my not-gay gay friend for a few hours.
Rated 21 Jul 2007
mechatiggerMechatigger
Rated 10 Dec 2009
29
5th
Hughes seems to farm his worst scripts out to other directors. The plot is older than D.W. Griffith, and not at all disguised by the 80s mufti in which it's dressed up. Technically slick, but it has no feeling for the lives and cares of real teenagers. And it's hard to feel too sorry for a financially underprivileged teenager who has her own car and answering machine!
Rated 10 Dec 2009
obso1337meObso1337me
Rated 13 May 2008
72
41st
Hated the ending. Blaine was a total dick, and she's got a guy in Ducky that'd do anything for her, and she goes with the total dick. I don't like reality in my cheesy 80s movies. Ducky probably went home and offed himself while Blaine knocked Andie up. But, the Smiths are on the soundtrack. Morrissey can make anyone feel better just because he's so pitiful, so I can't dislike this movie.
Rated 13 May 2008
tsvetetsvete
Rated 28 Nov 2015
85
42nd
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Rated 28 Nov 2015
stuie299stuie299
Rated 22 Mar 2013
65
21st
In retrospect Pretty in Pink doesn't hold up to other John Hughes classics. In comparison it lacked the charm that movies like 16 Candles, Breakfast Club, and Home Alone had. It also wasn't in the vein of charming John Hughes comedies like Planes Trains and Automobiles, Uncle Buck, and Ferris Bueller's Day Off. The whole movie hinges on a very underwhelming poor vs rich conflict and as a result the characters come off flat and one dimensional.
Rated 22 Mar 2013
mspraguemsprague
Rated 25 Jan 2018
75
73rd
A long time ago in a neighbourhood far far away. Did we really wear clothes like that?
Rated 25 Jan 2018
overratedoverrated
Rated 26 Jan 2018
28
19th
Jen Kirkman: "My favorite John Hughes movie is Pretty in Pink. You played Molly Ringwald's dad. Do you have an opinion of who she should have ended up with? She did end up with Blane, the rich guy. A lot of people think she should have ended up with her best friend Ducky. Are you happy with how they ended the movie with her ending up with Blane - as her dad?" Harry Dean Stanton: "...I don't give a fuck."
Rated 26 Jan 2018
cestmoicestmoi
Rated 31 May 2008
50
26th
I think maybe this was the movie that finally drove John Hughes into hiding. And it probably should have.
Rated 31 May 2008
igormacheteigormachete
Rated 24 Jul 2016
84
80th
Loved it as it is. There must be something wrong with me.
Rated 24 Jul 2016
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 31 Jan 2010
80
37th
I wasn't crazy about this one when I was a sixth-grader going through all of the John Hughes movies. Now, I like it a lot more, but it's definitely missing that extra something. It seems like the Brat Pack movie that's trying the hardest to appeal to punks - I mean, that soundtrack is amazing - that record store is beautiful. The scene where Duckie mimes along to Otis Redding is a work of art.
Rated 31 Jan 2010
renatoromerorenatoromero
Rated 14 Aug 2007
74
37th
Ok, I too think the ending was a bit disapointing (alright, VERY disapointing). But it's still a very entaining movie, and Molly and Jon Cryer are great. 80's teen classic deservingly, iI think.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
muutanetmuutanet
Rated 28 Jun 2015
42
33rd
I wouldn't like to see this flick anymore. I did way back in 80's/90's and that should be enough for me.
Rated 28 Jun 2015
jeg2jeg2
Rated 05 Apr 2008
75
89th
One of the best teen films
Rated 05 Apr 2008
funkyastroFunkyAstro
Rated 14 Jul 2009
40
39th
Fuck John Hughes
Rated 14 Jul 2009
jessjess125Jessjess125
Rated 12 Sep 2022
84
56th
A classic 90s movie. Andie is a relatable shit head, I love her
Rated 12 Sep 2022
magdabagmagdabag
Rated 14 Apr 2020
83
51st
A classic that never fails to make me happy.
Rated 14 Apr 2020
chiliChili
Rated 14 Aug 2007
20
3rd
Don't really understand where the whole cult classic thing stems from. I couldn't throw half of it.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 19 May 2008
86
92nd
if all but one romantic comedy from the 80's were destroyed this would be the only one left. it is the best of it's genre from this decade.
Rated 19 May 2008
billkerwinbillkerwin
Rated 28 Jan 2010
84
60th
Sweet, effective Hughes comedy.
Rated 28 Jan 2010
bernardobrumbernardobrum
Rated 14 Aug 2011
76
40th
it's a little too rush at the end. but let me say to you guys, Duckie is the man.
Rated 14 Aug 2011
citysqwirlcitysqwirl
Rated 14 Aug 2007
83
77th
This meant a lot to me as a teenager, but mostly for the music and attitude. On a recent watching, Duckie should totally have been gay, and the difference between the rich kids and the weirdos seemed minimal and broadly (badly) drawn.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
mervtaylorMerv_Taylor
Rated 15 Jun 2012
54
20th
Nah
Rated 15 Jun 2012
war_machineWar Machine
Rated 20 Mar 2018
60
26th
Msnlolpics+goodbuddingromance+badbestiecrushsetup+showrichvspooreretc+EWfightwithdadlol+helped90210+hallwayfightwithguyghostingher+bestietackleprepdicktalkinshitbouther+shemakeclothessomakedressandgoalone-letthemknowtheydidntbreakme+hugbestie+EWguysaysiloveyou-bestiehooksethemup+hotgirlwantshimlool
Rated 20 Mar 2018
ladymcdeathladymcdeath
Rated 05 Jun 2010
84
79th
That fucking dress.
Rated 05 Jun 2010
jordandcfcJordanDcFc
Rated 23 Apr 2011
71
42nd
It was funny in parts and some of the emotional scenes were done quite well. It looks like it was made on another planet to me - being born in 92 - and the ending was pretty abysmal. The soundtrack didn't do much for me, it felt like there was a song between every line of dialogue. The dress was awful too, what was that about? I did have a good time though.
Rated 23 Apr 2011
croweycrowey
Rated 01 Mar 2022
20
10th
She is so annoying & rude.
Rated 01 Mar 2022
cultofsamecult_of_same
Rated 04 Mar 2009
25
25th
The characters are a bit too quirky which makes them mostly annoying.
Rated 04 Mar 2009
txb0359txb0359
Rated 30 Jul 2009
75
22nd
Great 80s movie, Another of my top 80s high school movies.
Rated 30 Jul 2009
uksubsUKSubs
Rated 14 Aug 2007
48
42nd
Wow, Andrew Dice Clay is in Pretty in Pink. That has to be the biggest shocker ever. (Insert your own fat girl shocker joke here.)
Rated 14 Aug 2007
toolvixenToolvixen
Rated 14 Aug 2007
82
46th
Another great 80s movie, you can't go wrong.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
picklemanPickle_Man
Rated 05 Sep 2018
75
44th
James Spader is the highlight.
Rated 05 Sep 2018
saudadesaudade
Rated 27 Mar 2021
20
8th
Movies don't seem to know what poverty is.
Rated 27 Mar 2021
glm01glm01
Rated 22 Dec 2015
78
58th
77.500
Rated 22 Dec 2015
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 21 Jul 2013
40
14th
Duckie is really lucky that Jar Jar Binks came and wrestled the "Worst Character in Movie History" title away from him.
Rated 21 Jul 2013
kenmeistersKenMeisters
Rated 25 Jul 2018
68
54th
Good portrait of class differences wrapped in anice highschool setting. Ringwald and Cryer are really good in this movie and have lots of chemistry. Which is why I would have probably prefered the original ending,
Rated 25 Jul 2018
tathieltathiel
Rated 23 Sep 2008
80
67th
Nice 80s movie.
Rated 23 Sep 2008
fuzzleshnopsfuzzleshnops
Rated 30 Dec 2011
78
56th
I love 80s teen movies. But the pacing was a little fast for the genuine, sincere moments in this film. AND SHE DOESN'T PICK DUCKIE. Ugggghhhh.
Rated 30 Dec 2011
gursuGursu
Rated 27 Apr 2015
9
88th
This movie makes me wanna be gay.
Rated 27 Apr 2015
pixieawesomePixieAwesome
Rated 07 May 2014
90
29th
Lovely Ringwald in 80s highschool story accompanied by the Psychodelic Furs.
Rated 07 May 2014
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 14 Aug 2007
3
45th
Cliche-ridden, yes. But it's just so damn romantic.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
tangooooooTangoooooo
Rated 02 Aug 2011
77
53rd
Good, but not as good as other films in the genre.
Rated 02 Aug 2011
kw161484kw161484
Rated 12 Jan 2016
97
75th
Hughes at the height of his powers. Outside of the action genre, the mid to late 80s belonged to John Hughes. Sixteen Candles, Planes trains and automobiles, Uncle Buck, Vacation, Ferris Beuler. Before he hammed it up with Home Alone and out and out lost it with Flubber and Beethoven, he was writing some of the most relatable, re-watchable and complex studies of youth any art medium has ever produced. Pretty in Pink is one of his crowning achievements and a masterpiece of its genre.
Rated 12 Jan 2016
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 01 Aug 2009
58
48th
Not one of Hughes better scripts, but not all bad. So 80's it hurts.
Rated 01 Aug 2009
moncliviemonclivie
Rated 31 Mar 2014
30
4th
Disgusting in Everything.
Rated 31 Mar 2014
gorejunkygorejunky
Rated 13 Aug 2010
90
66th
One of Hughes' best movies. Ringwald never looked (or acted) better. Great ensemble cast. The soundtrack is amazing.
Rated 13 Aug 2010
slantmagSlantMag
Rated 06 Nov 2010
30
78th
"John Hughes was born in 1950 but connected deeply with the next generation's cultural brooding." - Paul Schrodt
Rated 06 Nov 2010
pianosamaPianoSama
Rated 20 Sep 2019
65
45th
Featuring solid performances by a talented cast, particularly Ringwald, Cryer, Spader & Stanton, as well as a great mid-80's soundtrack, it's a typical love triangle type story that plays out just as you'd expect it to. But, it's executed (for the most part) so well that it's pretty easy to forgive the weaker moments. The relationship between Andie & her dad is a highlight, as is the arc of the Duckie character. It's a fun ride, & definitely worth watching.
Rated 20 Sep 2019
kitty19Kitty19
Rated 19 Jan 2019
80
51st
Iconic 80's movie. What's not to love. Definitely a lot of stuff that would never make it into a teen film now.
Rated 19 Jan 2019
tj_monsterTJ monster
Rated 28 Feb 2022
50
17th
one of the worst 80's films, especially with the story, how is duckie not chosen. this film, is if some kind of wonderful failed at the ending. also duckie should have been more involved in the second half of the film. this film is a bass starting point, but some kind of wonderful is the finished masterpiece
Rated 28 Feb 2022
shmendrekShmendrek
Rated 23 Sep 2007
2
33rd
Ducky is a god-damned creepy weenus. That dress is fucking hideous. This movie basically sucks. I only give it a 2 due to the nostalgia factor.
Rated 23 Sep 2007
jarmannJarmann
Rated 24 Nov 2007
82
76th
John Hughes did some fantastic movies in the 80's!
Rated 24 Nov 2007
taraalfordTaraAlford
Rated 23 Oct 2008
89
81st
Andrew McCarthy has a bit of the crazy again, but I love Molly Ringwald's bestfriend in this movie. She's hilarious to me with all her different outfits or, 'costume changes' I should rather say.
Rated 23 Oct 2008
hofschneiderHofschneider
Rated 16 Jul 2018
70
30th
Funny, how main characters had (have?) to be blunt and empty so dumb dumbs can project stuff into them (Music? What kind of music? Doesn't matter, I like music too... and boys). The side characters are fun and intresting. The ending is brutally shitty: here, pseudo-feministic icon... you have to choose between rich weak noodle or stalking ADHS boy who doesn't know he is gay yet. The world will only offer these two choices. Also, great hair everyone!
Rated 16 Jul 2018
marcopolo_iiMarco_Polo
Rated 04 Dec 2008
68
52nd
Great, quirky teen coming of age stuff.
Rated 04 Dec 2008
robotjazzrobotjazz
Rated 19 May 2007
44
20th
I've seen much better movies.
Rated 19 May 2007
jakobklinkejakobklinke
Rated 21 Jul 2010
70
42nd
Effing punks vs. effing snobs. Oh, and effing punks loving effing snobs. And on that note, invent that timemachine-tub-thingy faster!!! I demand Molly Ringwald. NOW!
Rated 21 Jul 2010
mistersplicemistersplice
Rated 08 Jan 2012
85
91st
8+ excellent
Rated 08 Jan 2012
edwardedward
Rated 23 Feb 2019
20
29th
Watchable, but barely. Had I known how it would conclude I never would have watched it. The ending, changed because of a fucking test audience, is a complete disappointment. No decent, respectable filmmaker would change the plot of a film because of a shitty test audience. That aside, the only real redeeming aspect of this film is the subplot featuring Harry Dean Stanton.
Rated 23 Feb 2019
hanneHanne
Rated 02 Jan 2008
68
57th
A charming 80's movie with a very cute main couple. Nice 80's tunes as well.
Rated 02 Jan 2008
nuotionuotio
Rated 14 Aug 2007
67
87th
Better than I remembered. I always forget that John Hughes only wrote the script, but Howard Deutch does a great job as a director. It's a timeless story, works just fine all the years later and has clearly been an inspiration on TV series like Stranger Things and Veronica Mars. Ringwald, McCarthy, Cryer & Potts might not be good actors, but they fit their roles perfectly. Stanton has never been as sympathetic and Spader is great as the slimy yuppie. They don't make 'em like this anymore..
Rated 14 Aug 2007
weirdyodaweirdyoda
Rated 18 Jun 2007
90
86th
A bit more substance than Sixteen Candles, but Jon Cryer really carries the film along, without Ducky it would be a far lesser film. James Spader plays the asshole rich kid so good also. Definitely worthy of its teen movie classic status, but seriously, how do the people in these movies fall in love so fast. This is my favorite John Hughes film.
Rated 18 Jun 2007
dustydDustyd
Rated 16 Sep 2007
70
63rd
Good enough 80's comedy
Rated 16 Sep 2007
nandorizzinandorizzi
Rated 19 Jan 2008
70
61st
Classic teen. A light movie, without claim and with a trio of actors who started to appear in the movies.
Rated 19 Jan 2008
jkathrensjkathrens
Rated 21 Jan 2021
72
51st
Classic John Hughes movie with characters saying John Hughes lines and doing John Hughes things. The character motivations/reactions are so divorced from reality in this one that the whole thing feels surreal. Quite a few tiers below The Breakfast Club for me, but I loved the music and playing "spot The Smiths."
Rated 21 Jan 2021

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