Diane Court (Ione Skye) is a clever and gifted high school student who is charmed by Lloyd Dobler (John Cusack), a lovable but not particularly bright young man. However, Diane's father (John Mahoney) is anxious that nothing should stand in the way of his daughter's success. Directorial debut for ex-'Rolling Stone' rock journalist Cameron Crowe, who brings his experience to bear with a carefully chosen pop soundtrack.