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.

For Keeps (1988)

"You're what?!"

★ 6.5/10 January 15, 1988 98 min

ComedyDramaRomance

Director: John G. Avildsen  ·  Writers: Denise DeClue, Tim Kazurinsky

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.

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Director

John G. Avildsen

Cast

Molly Ringwald Darcy Elliot Bobrucz Randall Batinkoff Stan Bobrucz Kenneth Mars Mr. Bobrucz Miriam Flynn Donna Elliot Conchata Ferrell Mrs. Bobrucz Sharon Brown Lila John Zarchen Chris Pauly Shore Retro Michelle Downey Michaela Patricia Barry Adoption Official Janet MacLachlan Miss Giles Jaclyn Bernstein Mary Bobrucz