Pretty in Pink (1986)
A working-class girl navigates first love and social divides, finding heartwarming romance in every measured step.
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.
How intense is Pretty in Pink?
Pretty in Pink has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a comfort watch and a date-night pick. The humor runs wholesome. Rated PG-13.
What Pretty in Pink feels like
- Tone
- feel goodheartwarmingnostalgicromantic
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Comfort watchDate nightFamily night
Where to stream Pretty in Pink
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Is Pretty in Pink for you?
Is Pretty in Pink scary?
No. Pretty in Pink is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Pretty in Pink gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Pretty in Pink sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Pretty in Pink OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Pretty in Pink?
Pretty in Pink runs 1h 37m.
Where can I stream Pretty in Pink?
Pretty in Pink is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla and YouTube (free).
Does Pretty in Pink have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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