For Keeps(1988)
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For Keeps Synopsis
Young high school couple Darcy Elliot and Stan Bobrucz are one year from graduation, with promising futures ahead of them. But their paths take a drastic turn when Darcy becomes pregnant. Unwilling to go through an abortion or an adoption — despite their parents' pleas — Darcy and Stan decide to sacrifice their college experiences and degrees in order to keep and raise the baby. After a quick marriage, the two realize it won't be as easy as they thought.
For Keeps (1988) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by John G. Avildsen, released on January 15, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Molly Ringwald, Randall Batinkoff, Kenneth Mars and Miriam Flynn. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 152 ratings.
- Director:
- John G. Avildsen
- Writers:
- Denise DeClue, Tim Kazurinsky
- Producers:
- Jerry Belson, Walter Coblenz
- Cinematographer:
- James Crabe
- Composer:
- Bill Conti
- Production:
- TriStar Pictures
- Revenue:
- $17,514,553
- Status:
- Released
For Keeps (1988) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for For Keeps before you stream it.
For Keeps Cast & Crew
Main cast
Molly Ringwald
as Darcy Elliot Bobrucz
Randall Batinkoff
as Stan Bobrucz
Kenneth Mars
as Mr. Bobrucz
Miriam Flynn
as Donna Elliot
Conchata Ferrell
as Mrs. Bobrucz
Sharon Brown
as Lila
John Zarchen
as Chris
Pauly Shore
as Retro
- Michelle Downey
Michelle Downey
as Michaela
Patricia Barry
as Adoption Official
Janet MacLachlan
as Miss Giles
Jaclyn Bernstein
as Mary Bobrucz
Key crew
Directed by John G. Avildsen, written by Denise DeClue and Tim Kazurinsky, produced by Jerry Belson and Walter Coblenz.
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For Keeps Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 152 ratings.
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For Keeps – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch For Keeps online?
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For Keeps (1988) is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in For Keeps?
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The main cast of For Keeps (1988) includes Molly Ringwald, Randall Batinkoff, Kenneth Mars, Miriam Flynn and Conchata Ferrell. The film was directed by John G. Avildsen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was For Keeps released?
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For Keeps was released on January 15, 1988 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is For Keeps worth watching?
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For Keeps (1988) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 152 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for For Keeps?
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Yes. The official For Keeps trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.