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Molly Ringwald, Randall Batinkoff, Kenneth Mars, Miriam Flynn, Conchata Ferrell ... see more see more... , Steven Barr , Patricia Barry , Leslie Bega , Jaclyn Bernstein , Sharon Brown , Anne Curry , Darcy de Moss , Brandon Douglas , Larry Drake , Renee Estevez , J.W. Fails , Sean Frye , Bonnie Hellman , Janet MacLachlan , Jack Ong , Patricia Patts , Robert Ruth , Pauly Shore , Brenda Vaccaro , Peggy Walton-Walker , John Zarchen , Tino Insana , Steven Eckholdt , Nancy Abramson , Hailey Ellen Agnew , Kimberly Bailey , David de Lange , Michelle Downey , Roger Hampton , Pamela Harris , Dr. Barry Herman , Sandra Jansen , Monika Khoury , Matthew Licht , Jeff Marshall , Shane McCabe , Kelly McMahan , Robert Nadder , Annie Oringer , Candy Peak , C. Darnell Rose , Darnell Rose , Allison Roth , Helen Siff , Rae Worland , Marty Zagon , J. Trevor Edmond , John DiSanti , Robin Moore

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... read more read more... 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

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PG-13, 1 hr. 38 min.

Directed by: John G. Avildsen

Release Date: January 15, 1988

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DVD Release Date: March 23, 2004

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  • romy861
    July 31, 2011
    romy861
    After the relatively demanding "Cracks", I felt like a nice movie, something comforting from the past... and this one fit the mood well. It's surprising that I would like a "baby" movie, I guess, but this one got me quite young. I still say it has the worst beginning to a movie... read more ever, though, I was eating while I was watching this one tonight, and it nearly made me sick!
    Another thing I like about this, is even though it has the required happy ending, it's not sugar coated or overly sentimental. This young couple hit every obstacle going - teen pregnancy. poverty, no support from family, post natal depression and the overall strain of being a young married couple with a baby. Though it is romantic in a way, the situation sure isn't.
    Molly Ringwald is wonderful here. I always think she is wonderful, I have loved her since Pretty in Pink, but she really is outstanding here as Darcy. Beautiful, smart, if it wasn't for the whole pregnancy bit, what young girl would't want to be her?! Randall Batinkoff is also nice as Stan. I am surprised this movie was not more popular at the time. I guess now it is a little dated, if you did not grow up with it as I did, but for anyone who likes a good 80's teen movie, can't really go past this.
    I guess it's a sign of my age that finally I can really relate to Mrs Elliot in this too. I never really thought about her, past being Darcy's mum, but on rewatch, I actually found her quite moving, as I realised her fear was coming from things that happened to her. Scary.
  • ajv2688
    March 12, 2011
    ajv2688
    Ringwald plays a pregnant teen graduating from high school. The story is good, as are the actors. I really liked this movie, and if you're a fan of hers too, you'll enjoy it.
  • phubbs1
    October 28, 2009
    phubbs1
    I was surprised with this old flick, haven't actually seen it before but its really good, really sweet and touching. I thought it would be a boring sickening story as we follow two kids in love, getting pregnant, breaking up etc..but its pretty engaging and keeps you interested, ... read moreI think the 80's charm has alot to do with that :) Molly Ringwald being the teen queen of the era.
    Some nice lines raise afew smiles here and there and the whole look and feel is just right, you can relate to the story, that's the important thing.
  • mwilliams078
    September 1, 2008
    mwilliams078
    For Keeps is a good film with Molly Ringwald. What happens to a young couple when trying to get ready to graduate high school, attend college and now a new born...too much stress and a test of devotion...a cute film.
  • dreamfaeries
    October 17, 2006
    dreamfaeries
    Cute.
  • ileo
    April 12, 2007
    ileo
    A favorite.
  • jam233
    March 5, 2010
    jam233
    I am sure the makers of For Keeps meant well, but the writing is so trite, and surprisingly sloppy direction from John G. Avildsen. It is not very well acted by anyone, except Conchata Farrell. The whole story just doesn?t ring true. It?s just phony and therefore not very moving.
  • graemii
    January 8, 2010
    graemii
    Still a great movie after all these years. Life is tough sometimes but love can and will always pull you through.
  • MichelleasaurusRex
    March 19, 2009
    MichelleasaurusRex
    Pretty good. Really interesting. Molly Ringwald is awesome. This movie was really fun to watch. Seeing how that could happen to people I know. Really interesting movie. Movies about teenage pregnancies are always interesting.
  • movietiffany
    August 21, 2008
    movietiffany
    I usually like the movies that Molly Ringwald is in, but I did not like this one at all. I found this movie very boring and all the characters are annoying and the fact that everything was always peachy for the teens also was annoying. This is a movie that I will never watch again.

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Critic Reviews

James Sanford
January 16, 2004
James Sanford, Kalamazoo Gazette

Ringwald at the start of her downward slide

David Nusair
August 1, 2003
David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews

...about as compelling as an afterschool special. Full Review

Scott Weinberg
July 27, 2002
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com

Feature-length after-school-special nothingness.

Janet Maslin
May 20, 2003
Janet Maslin, New York Times

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Jonathan Rosenbaum
January 1, 2000
Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader

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Roger Ebert
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

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Emanuel Levy
November 23, 2004
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

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Linda Cook
August 4, 2004
Linda Cook, Quad City Times (Davenport, IA)

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Ryan Cracknell
July 17, 2003
Ryan Cracknell, Movie Views

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Bob Grimm
August 1, 2002
Bob Grimm, Las Vegas Mercury

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  • Name the 1988 John G. Avildsen film starring Molly Ringwald and Randall Batinkoff as long-time high-school lovers, struggling to come to terms with having a baby shortly after graduation.   Answer »
  • True or False: Molly Ringwald was originally picked to play Jules in St. Elmo's Fire, however she passed it up to star in For Keeps and the role went to Demi Moore instead.  Answer »
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