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6.7 / 10(166 votes)IMDbR19851h 33m$8.7M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Mischief

“The first time seems like the worst time, but it's the one time you'll never forget!”

Synopsis

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.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Mischief(1985) Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2018-02-21

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

February 8, 1985

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

March 1, 1986

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.09x ROI)

Production Budget

$8M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$8.7M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.09x

+$692K net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $8MWorldwide: $8.7M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Mel Damski
Screenplay & Story
Noel Black
Original Score
Barry De Vorzon
Original Title
Mischief
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 33m
Production Budget
$8M
Worldwide Gross
$8.7M
Production Studios
20th Century Fox, SLM Production Group

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Mel Damski

Screenplay & Story

Noel Black

Original Score & Music

Barry De Vorzon

Director of Photography

Donald E. Thorin

Film Editing

O. Nicholas Brown

Producers

Michael Nolin, Jere Henshaw, Sam Manners, Noel Black

Department Leadership Roster

Mel Damski

Director

Michael Nolin

Producer

Jere Henshaw

Producer

Sam Manners

Producer

Noel Black

Noel Black

Writer

Donald E. Thorin

Donald E. Thorin

Director of Photography

Mina Mittelman

Costume Design

Barry De Vorzon

Barry De Vorzon

Original Music Composer

Paul Peters

Production Design

O. Nicholas Brown

Editor

Chuck Waters

Chuck Waters

Stunt Coordinator

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Mischief.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mischief

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Mischief about?

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.

Who directed Mischief?

Mischief was directed by Mel Damski.

Who stars in Mischief?

The principal cast of Mischief includes Doug McKeon, Catherine Mary Stewart, Kelly Preston, Chris Nash, D.W. Brown.

When was Mischief released and how long is it?

Mischief was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.

What was the box office and production budget of Mischief?

Mischief had a reported production budget of $8M and grossed $8.7M at the worldwide box office (1.09 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for Mischief?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Mischief was composed by Barry De Vorzon.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Mischief?

Mischief holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).