For Keeps
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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Frequently asked questions about For Keeps
Where can I watch For Keeps in the United States?
For Keeps is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, The Roku Channel, and YouTube Free in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch For Keeps for free?
For Keeps streams free with ads in the United States on The Roku Channel and YouTube Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for For Keeps?
For Keeps scores 6.5 on The Movie Database, 6.0 on IMDb, 71% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 41 on Metacritic.
Who stars in For Keeps?
For Keeps stars Molly Ringwald, Randall Batinkoff, Kenneth Mars, Miriam Flynn, and Conchata Ferrell. John G. Avildsen is the director.
How long is For Keeps?
For Keeps runs 1h 38m (98 minutes).
When did For Keeps come out?
For Keeps was released on January 15, 1988.
Which studio made For Keeps?
For Keeps was produced by TriStar Pictures in the United States.
How much did For Keeps make at the box office?
For Keeps grossed $17,514,553 worldwide.
What languages is For Keeps in?
For Keeps is in English and French, and its original language is English.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.