For Keeps (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1988, For Keeps is a comedy, drama, family and romance film directed by John G. Avildsen, running about 98 minutes. “"You're what?!"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Young high school couple Darcy Elliot and Stan Bobrucz are one year from graduation, with promising futures ahead of them. But their paths take a drastic turn when Darcy becomes pregnant. Unwilling to go through an abortion or an adoption — despite their parents' pleas — Darcy and Stan decide to sacrifice their college experiences and degrees in order to keep and raise the baby. After a quick marriage, the two realize it won't be as easy as they thought.
Who’s in it. For Keeps stars Molly Ringwald as Darcy Elliot Bobrucz, Jerry Minor, Randall Batinkoff as Stan Bobrucz and Kenneth Mars as Mr. Bobrucz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, For Keeps has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $17.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch For Keeps page.
If you liked it. Fans of For Keeps tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch For Keeps (1988)?
- In US, For Keeps is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is For Keeps worth watching?
- For Keeps holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, family and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in For Keeps?
- For Keeps stars Molly Ringwald, Jerry Minor, Randall Batinkoff, Kenneth Mars and Miriam Flynn.
- When was For Keeps released?
- For Keeps was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.