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Mischief

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1985 | 93 min | Comedy, Romance

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (57% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh.
The mood
Light and funny, romantic.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 33 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

1956: The shy Jonathan's luck with girls changes when he wins the rebellious Gene as a friend in his last year of high school. Gene is adored by many girls and manages to teach Jonathan a few lessons. Gene himself would rather just be with one girl: his girlfriend Bunny. But since his father is poor, her parents don't accept him.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    57% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $9 million worldwide on a $8 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 50K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Mel Damski

  • Doug McKeonJonathan Bellah
  • Catherine Mary StewartBunny Miller
  • Kelly PrestonMarilyn McCauley
  • Chris NashGene Harbrough
  • D.W. BrownKenny
  • Jami GertzRosalie
  • Margaret BlyeClaire Miller
  • Graham JarvisMr. Miller
  • Terry O'QuinnClaude Harbrough
  • Darren EwingTed