Pretty in Pink(1986)

PG-13
1h 37m

Release Date: Feb 28, 1986 | Wide

A working-class high school senior navigates the complexities of teenage life, friendship, class divisions, and first love — when her quirky best friend secretly pines for her and a wealthy, sensitive classmate asks her out. As she starts exploring the possibility of a new romance, differences in social circles and personal pride test her choices and relationships.

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Original Release | Feb 28, 1986

40th Anniversary | Feb 14, 2026

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Director & Top Cast

Arkasha Stevenson
Director

Molly Ringwald
Andie

Jon Cryer
Duckie

Harry Dean Stanton
Jack

Annie Potts
Iona

James Spader
Steff

Andrew McCarthy

Blane

Jim Haynie

Donnelly

Alexa Kenin

Jena Hoeman

Kate Vernon

Benny Hanson

Andrew Dice Clay

Bouncer

Emily Longstreth

Kate

Margaret Colin

English Teacher

Jamie Anders

Terrence

Gina Gershon

Girl Friend

Bader Howar

Sales Girl

Christian Jacobs

Boy in Record Store

Audre Johnston

Benny's Mom

Technical Specifications

Sound Mix: Dolby Stereo

Aspect Ratio: 1.85 : 1

Other Details

Country of Origin: United States

Language: English

Summaries

Plot Summary

Pretty in Pink is a 1986 American teen romantic comedy-drama film directed by Howard Deutch from a screenplay by John Hughes. The film is set in a Chicago suburb where high school senior Andie Walsh (Molly Ringwald) juggles life, work, and complicated feelings as she confronts the pressures of social cliques and romantic choices during her senior year. vbnvnbvnbvnbvhhgjh The ensemble cast includes Molly Ringwald as Andie, Harry Dean Stanton as her father Jack, Jon Cryer as Philip F. “Duckie” Dale (her loyal but awkward best friend), Annie Potts as Iona (Andie’s boss at the record store), James Spader as snobbish Steff McKee, and Andrew McCarthy as Blane McDonough (the affluent classmate who becomes Andie’s love interest). The story focuses on Andie’s choices between Duckie’s devoted friendship and Blane’s unexpected affection, while exploring friendships, socioeconomic differences, and the challenges of being true to oneself amid peer pressure and expectations. The film’s soundtrack — featuring the re-recorded title song and other new wave tracks — became widely celebrated and contributed to its lasting cultural resonance. Pretty in Pink is for audiences who appreciate coming-of-age stories that blend humour, heart, and insight into adolescent life.

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Fun Facts

Andie's devoted friend Duckie (Jon Cryer), a flamboyant dreamer with an unrequited crush, contrasts rich jock Blane McDonough (Andrew McCarthy), whose invitation to a party exposes class tensions from his snobby friends like Steff (James Spader).