I like the bit where he asked for a scotch and soda. The rest of the movie I get confused with encino man.

When youthful Boston stockbroker Jon Cryer (as Andrew Morenski) is called to testify against a mobster, he is targeted by hit men. Narrowly escaping their gunfire, Mr. Cryer decides to disguise himself. He shaves his beard, gets two-tone hair, and changes clothing. Cryer goes to seek help from his suburban high school-aged cousin Keith Coogan (as Patrick Morenski),who first mistakes Cryer for a homosexual. Making full use of his juvenile grin, Cryer assumes the identity Maxwell "Max" Hauser, after a coffee container...

Back in high school, Cryer reluctantly goes roller-skating with attractive Annabeth Gish (as Ryan Campbell) while Roy Orbison sings "Crying", but worries about a relationship due to their age difference. When it's time for a good-night kiss, Cryer pretends to be coming down with a cold, but Ms. Gish doesn't care. There are bigger concerns for Cryer and his new teen pals as the mob closes in... You will surely see how this film could have been better, but also note how nicely everyone does in spite of that - and go along for the ride.

****** Hiding Out (11/6/87) Bob Giraldi ~ Jon Cryer, Keith Coogan, Annabeth Gish, Oliver Cotton

John Cryer is a stock broker in Manhattan, with some sketchy clients. When it turns out that they're mobsters, the FBI wants him to testify, and other witnesses are getting whacked, Cryer decides on his plan: shave his beard and hide out in high school, with only his neurotic cousin, Keith Coogan aware of who he is.

This is one of those movies where I find myself saying "I want to like this movie, so I will accept this idiotic premise, which is clearly miscalculated to appeal to teens, to see how amusing it can be." Despite some cringeworthy moments, like his love interest being Annabeth Gish, who is notionally 17, and the soundtrack being stereotypical for a 1980s teen comedy -- which is what it is -- there are some funny moments. Nothing laugh-out-loud funny, but enough to keep me interested.