Mischief

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Mischief

R,

1985,

1h 37m,

Comedy

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57%

7 Reviews

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67%

2,500+ Ratings

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57%

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7 Reviews

67%

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2,500+ Ratings

Jonathan (Doug McKeon) is a nerd -- until a rebellious new kid, greaser and womanizer Gene (Chris Nash), moves in next door and starts teaching him how to land his crush, the popular Marilyn McCauley (Kelly Preston). But as Gene helps out Jonathan, he develops his own crush on Bunny Miller (Catherine Mary Stewart), even though she's dating one of the high school's star athletes. Gene rethinks his philosophy on women, and Jonathan realizes that dream girls are better off remaining dreams.

Paul Attanasio

Washington Post

Jan 4, 2018

"Mischief," in other words, is echt teen sex comedy, hitting its marks in the way a skilled carpenter drives home his millionth nail.

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Bruce R. Miller

Sioux City Journal

Feb 14, 2025

The lack of character depth emerges as a major Mischief flaw. Director Mel Damski presents problems without revealing their causes. When he reaches for red ribbon solutions, they become all the more ludicrous.

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Sep 6, 2020

7/10

It's immediately amusing that the filmmakers are attempting to make a raunchy sex comedy set in the '50s.

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Kevin Carr

7M Pictures

May 24, 2005

3/5

A must-see for Kelly Preston fans.

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

May 16, 2005

2.5/4

...Mischief's characters are likeable and engaging enough to ensure that the movie's raunchier moments feel organic.

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Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality & Practice

Aug 21, 2004

2/5

An unremarkable exploration of adolescence.

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Kylo S

Jan 19, 2019

Excellent film. Sweet & funny, plus you get to see Kelly Preston's meat bombs. Great soundtrack as well.

Anakin P

Jul 18, 2017

Story about a 1950's geek who dates way out of his league. I like this movie but there is no way Kelly Preston would ever date Doug McKeon. Other than that its a silly little sex rom-com. Dumb, but entertaining.

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Mel Damski

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Doug McKeon

Jonathan Bellah

Chris Nash

Gene Harbrough

Kelly Preston

Marilyn McCauley

Catherine Mary Stewart

Bunny Miller

D.W. Brown

Kenny

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Synopsis

Jonathan (Doug McKeon) is a nerd -- until a rebellious new kid, greaser and womanizer Gene (Chris Nash), moves in next door and starts teaching him how to land his crush, the popular Marilyn McCauley (Kelly Preston). But as Gene helps out Jonathan, he develops his own crush on Bunny Miller (Catherine Mary Stewart), even though she's dating one of the high school's star athletes. Gene rethinks his philosophy on women, and Jonathan realizes that dream girls are better off remaining dreams.

Director: Mel Damski
Producer: Sam Manners, Michael Nolin
Screenwriter: Noel Black
Production Co: Twentieth Century Fox
Rating: R
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 30, 2016
Runtime: 1h 37m

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