Official movie poster for Pretty in Pink (1986), a romance drama film

Pretty in Pink(1986)

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

6.7(1,247)1h 37m1986-02-28
RomanceDrama

Pretty in Pink Synopsis

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.

Pretty in Pink (1986) is a romance and drama film directed by Howard Deutch, released on February 28, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Molly Ringwald, Andrew McCarthy, Jon Cryer and Annie Potts. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 1,247 ratings.

Director:
Howard Deutch
Writers:
John Hughes
Producers:
Lauren Shuler Donner
Cinematographer:
Tak Fujimoto
Composer:
Michael Gore
Production:
Paramount Pictures, Hughes Entertainment
Budget:
$9,000,000
Revenue:
$40,471,663
Status:
Released

Pretty in Pink (1986) Trailer

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Pretty in Pink Videos & Clips

Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Pretty in Pink.

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Original Trailer

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why fit in when you were born to stand out?

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40th Anniversary

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Fathom Event Trail

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Andie Makes the Pink Prom Dress

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Molly Ringwald's Big Prom Moment

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"This Is What It Looks Like" Clip

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Pretty in Pink Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 1,247 ratings.

John Chard

8/10

You're ashamed to go out with me. Andie Walsh (Molly Ringwald) is different to most kids at school. Being solely raised by her unemployed father, Jack (Harry Dean Stanton), and dressing in hand made clothes, she's very much from the wrong side of the tracks. It's tough in school as Andie and her pals are looked down on by the more wealthy students who make up the majority of the student body. With the prom on the…

Reviewed on September 25, 2019

JPV852

7/10

Enjoyable enough teen rom-com from writer John Hughes, though, and this only after my first viewing, not a favorite of mine of his. Still, for the most part I liked the core cast and thought it had its moments. However, this is near the bottom of John Hughes' brilliant career in the 1980s. **3.5/5**

Reviewed on June 28, 2020

CinemaSerf

6/10

The opening bars of the Psychedelic Furs' song are probably all that really lingers in the memory from this teenage romance; that and the cracking rendition of "Try a Little Tenderness" by the star of the film Jon Cryer's lovelorn "Duckie". The thrust of the plot revolves around the eccentric outsider "Andie" (Molly Ringwald) and her burgeoning romance with posh boy "Blane" (Andrew McCarthy) much to the chagrin of…

Reviewed on February 26, 2023

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Pretty in Pink – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Pretty in Pink online?

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Pretty in Pink (1986) is currently available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in Pretty in Pink?

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The main cast of Pretty in Pink (1986) includes Molly Ringwald, Andrew McCarthy, Jon Cryer, Annie Potts and Harry Dean Stanton. The film was directed by Howard Deutch. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Pretty in Pink released?

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Pretty in Pink was released on February 28, 1986 and runs for 1h 37m.

Is Pretty in Pink worth watching?

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Pretty in Pink (1986) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 1,247 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Pretty in Pink?

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