For Keeps (1988)
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22% of critics liked it
(9 reviews) -
63% of users liked it
(9,039 ratings)
Young, ambitious high school students Darcy Elliot (Molly Ringwald) and Stan Bobrucz (Randal Batinkoff) have a hitch thrown into their plans to attend college and pursue professional careers when they discover that Darcy is pregnant. Deciding against abortion or adoption, the couple decides to carry… More Young, ambitious high school students Darcy Elliot (Molly Ringwald) and Stan Bobrucz (Randal Batinkoff) have a hitch thrown into their plans to attend college and pursue professional careers when they discover that Darcy is pregnant. Deciding against abortion or adoption, the couple decides to carry the child to term and to try to raise it themselves; however they are unprepared for the myriad of decisions and responsibilities that they are forced to deal with. ~ Iotis Erlewine, Rovi
- Directed By
- John G. Avildsen
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- In Theaters
- Jan 15, 1988 Wide
- On DVD
- Mar 23, 2004
- Studio
- Sony Pictures Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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James Sanford, Kalamazoo Gazette
Ringwald at the start of her downward slide
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David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
...about as compelling as an afterschool special.
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Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
Feature-length after-school-special nothingness.
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Cast
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Molly Ringwald
as Darcy Elliot
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Randall Batinkoff
as Stan Bobrucz
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Kenneth Mars
as Mr. Bobrucz
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Miriam Flynn
as Mrs. Elliot
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Conchata Ferrell
as Mrs. Bobrucz
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Steven Barr
as Sgt. Blaine
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Patricia Barry
as Adoption Official
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Leslie Bega
as Carlita
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Jaclyn Bernstein
as Mary Bobrucz
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Sharon Brown
as Lila
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Anne Curry
as Push Nurse
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Darcy de Moss
as Elaine
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Brandon Douglas
as Trapper
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Larry Drake
as Night Clerk
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Renee Estevez
as Marnie
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J.W. Fails
as High Flyer
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Sean Frye
as Wee Willy
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Bonnie Hellman
as Mrs. Sitwell
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Janet MacLachlan
as Miss Giles
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Jack Ong
as Reverend Kim
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Patricia Patts
as Desdemona
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Robert Ruth
as Prom Photographer
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Pauly Shore
as Restro
- Brenda Vaccaro
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Peggy Walton-Walker
as Bookkeeper
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John Zarchen
as Chris
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Tino Insana
as Capt. O'Connell
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Steven Eckholdt
as Ronald
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Nancy Abramson
as Nurse
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Hailey Ellen Agnew
as Baby Thea
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Kimberly Bailey
as Baby Cakes
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David de Lange
as Uniformed Official
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Michelle Downey
as Michaela Tuohy
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Roger Hampton
as Roofer
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Pamela Harris
as Beverly
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Dr. Barry Herman
as Doctor
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Sandra Jansen
as Nurse
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Monika Khoury
as Angel
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Matthew Licht
as Lou Bobrucz
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Jeff Marshall
as Michaela's Boy Friend
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Shane McCabe
as Amorous Porker
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Kelly McMahan
as Pediatric Nurse
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Robert Nadder
as Night School Teacher
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Annie Oringer
as Anastasia
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Candy Peak
as Nurse
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C. Darnell Rose
as Erin
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Darnell Rose
as Ron
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Allison Roth
as Ambrosia
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Helen Siff
as Landlady
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Rae Worland
as Student
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Marty Zagon
as Manager of Quickie Nickie's
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J. Trevor Edmond
as Ace
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John DiSanti
as Mr. Kolby
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Robin Moore
as Beth