Mischief (1985): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Mischief is a 1985 romantic comedy directed by Mel Damski, starring Jami Gertz, Doug McKeon and Kelly Preston. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $8.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 53 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Mel Damski
- Original language
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Malayalam - Studio
- Twentieth Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mischief About?
The premise of Mischief without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During a playful train journey, a young man jokingly photographs a sleeping passenger, assuming he's intoxicated. He shares the amusing picture online, but the situation quickly escalates into chaotic hilarity when the man unexpectedly wakes up and realizes he’s been the subject of the prank. The misunderstanding leads to a series of increasingly funny and unexpected events as the man seeks to clear his name and the young man tries to contain the fallout.
Mischief Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- erection
- 1950s
- male rear nudity
- male nudity
- drive in movie theatre
- male orgasm
- small town
- high school
- sex in bed
- sex comedy
- voyeur
- greaser
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- unprotected sex
- missionary position
- 1955 chevrolet
- teen sex comedy
- first love
- kissing booth
- teen rebel
- year 1956
- motorcycle
- sex scene
- white bra and panties
- loss of virginity
- pubic hair
- bra removing
- nipple
- neighbor
- father son relationship
- basketball
- car accident
- widower
- single father
- bully
- drive in restaurant
- crush
- jealousy
- fight
- convertible
- mannequin
- prank
- premarital sex
- coming of age
- lust
- undressing
- fire hydrant
- jukebox
- advice
- teenage boy
- rock 'n' roll
Mischief Cast
Jami Gertz leads the cast, with Doug McKeon and Kelly Preston. Directed by Mel Damski; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Mel Damski
Also Starring in Mischief
· 5 moreMore from Mel Damski
More films directed by Mel Damski, best-rated first: Yellowbeard, Homegrown Christmas, Darrow & Darrow: Body of Evidence and Love at Sea.
Mischief Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Mischief 53 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 53 Metascore
User score 8.0
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TMDB 67% User score
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Mischief Plot Summary
What happens in Mischief from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set in Nelsonville, Ohio in 1956, Eugene “Gene” Harbrough—a bold, extroverted nonconformist—moves from Chicago and ends up living next to the introverted, clumsy Jonathan Bellah. The two quickly form an unlikely friendship, and Gene decides to take Jonathan under his wing, teaching him how to attract women. Through patient coaching and a steady stream of impulsive escapades, Gene promises to show Jonathan the social dance of dating and the confidence he needs to shine.
Full summary
The whole story of Mischief, scene by scene
Mischief Box Office
Mischief grossed $8.7 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$8.7M
- US & Canada
- $8.7M
Mischief Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Mischief(1985) Trailer
How Well Do You Know Mischief?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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In what year is the story of Mischief set?
Cars in Mischief
33 cars on screen, including the 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air and the 1950 Studebaker Champion.
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1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Main role -
1950 Studebaker Champion Main role -
1953 Chevrolet Two-Ten Important role -
1967 Triumph TR 6 Trophy Important role
Mischief Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “A primeira transa de Jonathan” and “Jeunesse heureuse”.
- Also known as
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- A primeira transa de Jonathan
- Jeunesse heureuse
- Mischief (Sin vergüenza)
- Első randi
- 恶作剧
- 童真与童贞
- Mischief (Travesuras juveniles)
- Шалопай
- Verkehrsprobleme
- Su primera experiencia
- Немирник
- Darebák
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- 첫경험
- Första gången
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Movies Like Mischief
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Mischief Makers, Reckless and The Wrong Missy.
Mischief FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Mischief, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mischief?
Mischief runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Mischief released?
Mischief was released on February 8, 1985.
Who directed Mischief?
Mischief was directed by Mel Damski.
More films by Mel Damski Who is in the cast of Mischief?
Mischief stars Jami Gertz, Doug McKeon and Kelly Preston, among 9 credited actors.
How much did Mischief make at the box office?
Mischief grossed $8.7 million worldwide.
How is Mischief rated?
Mischief has 53 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Does Mischief have a post-credit scene?
No. Mischief has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Mischief in?
The original language of Mischief is Malayalam.
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