Mischief (1985) Movie - Watch Online

 Mischief (1985) Movie - Watch Online

Doug McKeon's character, Jonathan, is a nerd until the rebellious new kid Gene (Chris Nash), a greaser and womaniser, moves in next door and begins teaching him how to impress Marilyn McCauley, the popular Marilyn McCauley (Kelly Preston). However, as Gene supports Jonathan, he starts to have feelings for Bunny Miller (Catherine Mary Stewart), despite the fact that she is dating one of the best players from the high school. Gene changes his mind about women, and Jonathan comes to the conclusion that dream girls are best off staying that way.

Release date: 8 February 1985 (USA)

Director: Mel Damski

Distributed by: 20th Century Studios

Music by: Barry De Vorzon

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In Nelsonville, Ohio in 1956, nonconformist, extroverted Eugene "Gene" Harbrough moves from Chicago to next door to the introverted, clumsy Jonathan Bellah. They soon develop a friendship, with Gene deciding to take him under his wing and teach him how to attract women. 

Jonathan's main objective is to win over the sexy Marilyn McCauley, in spite of his shyness. Gene proclaims that he can groom him to win her over in a month. Gene has his own love life to maintain with his crush, Bunny Miller, who reciprocates his feelings. He also has to defend Jonathan and himself from the wealthy class bully, Kenny, Bunny's jealous jock boyfriend. 

After a confrontation at the drive-in, Kenny challenges Gene to a game with their cars, center line chicken. Neither backs down in time, so both cars are damaged. Gene's father hits him for damaging the car and grounds him. This shows the dysfunctional relationship he has with his widowed father, who has zero tolerance for Gene's often wild escapades. Jonathan gives Gene much needed support and friendship. And likewise Gene helps him with his self-esteem. 

Marilyn agrees to go out with Jonathan and they get very involved. At the same time, Gene and Bunny progress with he talking about his future dream to own a horse stable. After an evening scuffle at the local diner instigated by the pompous Kenny that results in some damage to the premises, Gene's father kicks him out. Gone for weeks, he reappears on the night of the prom. Hunting down Jonathan, they go to the prom without tuxes. 

Marilyn has gone with her ex, a quarterback she dated the previous year, Bunny is there with Kenny. The guys take off, with Bunny trying to chase after Gene. A bit outside of town they stop and catch up. Gene has relocated to Kentucky, where he has gotten work in a stable. He's come back for Bunny, but now thinks she won't go with him. 

Jonathan goes to find her, they reconcile, and take off for Kentucky on his motorcycle. Back in town, Jonathan informs Bunny's family that she's gone, stands up to Kenny by totaling his car and finally asks out Rosalie, who no longer has braces or glasses