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Mischief
1985 93 min United States of America R 16+
★6.4
Comedy, Romance
Director: Mel Damski
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Description
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.
US Gross:
$8.69M
Worldwide:
$8.69M
Starring
Doug McKeon
Actor
Catherine Mary Stewart
Actor
Kelly Preston
Actor
Key opinion
Mischief is a nostalgic, atmospheric teen comedy that captures 1960s small-town life with authenticity and charm. While the plot follows a straightforward coming-of-age trajectory, the strong chemistry between the leads elevates the film beyond standard genre tropes.
| Production | The film excels at building a warm, immersive 1960s atmosphere through evocative period details and a well-curated soundtrack. | |
| Acting | The lead actors demonstrate natural chemistry, making their portrayals of teenage friendship and romantic discovery feel authentic rather than stereotypical. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative follows a logical and grounded structure, effectively portraying the transition from adolescence to young adulthood. | |
| Originality | The film's title is widely perceived as abstract or puzzling, failing to accurately capture the heart or themes of the movie. | |
| Theme | Opinions on the film's depth are divided: some view it as a perfectly paced, enjoyable escape, while others find the narrative scope slight and lacking in thematic weight. |