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Mischief

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57% Tomatometer 7 Reviews 67% Popcornmeter 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.

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Paul Attanasio Washington Post 01/04/2018
"Mischief," in other words, is echt teen sex comedy, hitting its marks in the way a skilled carpenter drives home his millionth nail. Go to Full Review Bruce R. Miller Sioux City Journal Feb 14
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. Go to Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins 09/06/2020
7/10
It's immediately amusing that the filmmakers are attempting to make a raunchy sex comedy set in the '50s. Go to Full Review Kevin Carr 7M Pictures 05/24/2005
3/5
A must-see for Kelly Preston fans. Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews 05/16/2005
2.5/4
...Mischief's characters are likeable and engaging enough to ensure that the movie's raunchier moments feel organic. Go to Full Review Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice 08/21/2004
2/5
An unremarkable exploration of adolescence. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Tenile D @Tillybean 4d One of my favorite go to movies when I need a laugh or just a walk down memory lane. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jul 4 Funny in 1 hours and 37 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more 02/10/2024 Very retro and refreshing it doesn't get points for new storytelling elements but it feels good and very relaxing taking place in the 1950's era it feels very authentic with the music, the costumes and the atmosphere Kelly Preston is a joy to watch along with some other unknown actors young actors playing likeable teenage high schoolers they face everything you can imagine while being young from popularity to rebellion to crushes to first dates to sex and coming-of-age the humor works very well when it comes to the raunchy material but it's not in-your-face thank goodness it's very sweet and very honest See more Horror fan 4 02/09/2024 What a great teen sex comedy. Filled a stellar cast and great music this movie is highly underrated. So many quotable lines this reminds me of another great sex comedy of the 1980's Porky's. Tim Treakle See more 07/06/2022 A forgotten time capsule piece from the 80's that no one ever talks about,and it really is a shame.A must see for anyone who likes teen comedies that take place in a different time. See more 04/13/2022 The funniest Kelly Preston movie, LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Mel Damski

Director

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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Movie Info

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