Loverboy

Loverboy

Year: 1989

Runtime: 98 min

Language: English

Director: Joan Micklin Silver

Comedy

When Randy's father abruptly withdraws his financial support, this carefree college student must find a way to stay in school. He takes a job delivering pizzas, which unexpectedly leads him into a world of wealthy, older women. These alluring clients are willing to pay a high price for his services, leading Randy into a series of humorous and increasingly complicated situations as he navigates his new, unconventional profession.

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1

Randy returns home to seek work

Randy Bodek, a rebellious college slacker, is forced by his furious father to leave the campus and move back home in search of work. He reluctantly agrees and begins facing real-world responsibilities. This shift sets the stage for his later adventures.

Randy's family home
2

Randy becomes a Señor Pizza delivery driver

Randy secures a job delivering pizzas at Señor Pizza. His paycheck is meager, and he worries it won't fund another semester of college. The job introduces him to customers and temptations alike.

Señor Pizza
3

Randy begins an affair with Alex Barnett

Randy meets Alex Barnett, a wealthy Italian woman who pampers him and pays attention to his charm. The affair becomes a distraction and influences his mood and style. Alex's gifts and the secret correspondence with her co-worker Tony fuel the romance.

Alex Barnett's residence
4

Father suspects Randy is gay

As Randy's stylish new look and cheerful demeanor grow, his father suspects Randy is gay and questions his direction. The suspicion strains the family dynamic and creates tension at home. The misunderstanding foreshadows the complications to come.

Bodek family home
5

Alex returns to Italy and warns about extra anchovies orders

Alex returns to Italy and tells Randy that the next Señor Pizza order with extra anchovies will summon him again. Randy is disappointed to lose the affair but also curious about the potential for future wealth and attention.

Italy
6

Randy starts an escort operation around extra anchovies orders

After orders begin arriving from Kyoko, Joyce, and Monica, Randy converts his delivery gig into a covert escort service centered on the 'extra anchovies' orders. He hides this from Señor Pizza's management while the money flows.

Señor Pizza
7

Husbands grow suspicious and trace payments

The three husbands become suspicious of their wives' affairs and comb through financial statements and credit card bills. Their trail leads them to Señor Pizza, where they confront the delivery boy they suspect.

Señor Pizza
8

Jenny surprises Randy; Jory tells her about other women

Jenny arrives in town to surprise Randy and learns from rival Jory Talbot that Randy is seeing other women. Randy is not there to witness this, and he quickly relays the duties to Tony before fleeing.

Señor Pizza
9

Backyard confrontation and identity reveal

Randy and Jory go out back to fight; the husbands arrive and intend to attack Randy. Harry, Kyoko's husband, realizes that Randy is Joe Bodek's son, a detail that undermines the gay accusation. The husbands then assault an unsuspecting Jory.

Back of Señor Pizza
10

Randy confesses to Jenny and seeks reconciliation

Randy confesses to Jenny why he agreed to become a paid escort, revealing the loneliness and desperation behind his choices. Jenny is hurt but agrees to accompany him to his parents' anniversary party, signaling a potential path forward.

Randy's family home
11

Anniversary party erupts into a melee; arrests

The husbands follow Jory to the party, where a brawl erupts and they are arrested for assault. The chaos underscores the turmoil caused by Randy's double life and the fallout among the adults in town.

Randy's parents' anniversary party
12

Jory discovers his mother was a client

During the party, Jory is humiliated when he discovers that his own mother was one of Randy's customers. The revelation compounds the night’s embarrassment and elevates the personal stakes for everyone involved.

Party venue
13

Joe forgives Randy and funds college; Jenny meets the parents

Joe Bodek forgives Randy and agrees to fund his college again. Randy finally introduces Jenny to his parents, signaling a possible new beginning and a restoration of trust after the chaotic episodes.

Randy's parents' home
14

Post-credits: reconciliation and consequences

In the post-credits scene, Monica and Diane bail their husbands out of jail and reconcile, while Kyoko decides to leave Harry in jail. The epilogue hints at where the couples might be headed after the night's turmoil.

Post-credits Jail and surrounding area

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