Rating: IMDb: 6.8/10 | Rotten Tomatoes: 73%
Main Cast: Molly Ringwald, Jon Cryer, Andrew McCarthy, James Spader, Annie Potts
Director: Howard Deutch

Plot Summary:

Pretty in Pink (1986) is a beloved teen romance that perfectly captures the angst, romance, and class divisions of high school life in the 1980s. Written by John Hughes, the film follows Andie Walsh (Molly Ringwald), a smart and independent high school student from a working-class background who navigates love, friendship, and social pressures.

Andie, who lives with her unemployed father (Harry Dean Stanton), spends her time with her quirky best friend, Duckie (Jon Cryer), who is hopelessly in love with her. Despite their close bond, Andie has her eyes set on Blane (Andrew McCarthy), a wealthy and sensitive guy who genuinely likes her. However, their budding romance faces resistance from Blane’s snobbish friends, particularly the arrogant Steff (James Spader), who believes Andie is beneath their social circle.

As Andie struggles with the pressures of dating someone from a different class, Duckie wrestles with his unrequited love for her, and Blane must decide if he has the courage to stand up for their relationship. The film builds to an emotional climax at prom, where Andie must choose between conforming to societal expectations or following her heart.