Risky Business

"There's a time for playing it safe and a time for Risky Business."

Aug 5 1983 R 1h 39m
Comedy, Crime, Drama

Meet Joel Goodson, an industrious, college-bound 17-year-old and a responsible, trustworthy son. However, when his parents go away and leave him home alone in the wealthy Chicago suburbs with the Porsche at his disposal he quickly decides he has been good for too long and it is time to enjoy himself. After an unfortunate incident with the Porsche Joel must raise some cash, in a risky way.

Plot

A suburban Chicago teenager's parents leave on vacation, and he cuts loose. An unauthorised trip in his father's Porsche means a sudden need for lots of money, which he raises in a creative way.

Written by

Paul Brickman

Directed by

Paul Brickman

Cast

Tom Cruise, Rebecca De Mornay, Joe Pantoliano

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures, Geffen Pictures

Languages

English, Deutsch

Awards

3 nominations total

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Scores
# of Votes
103,597
Average Rating
6.8 out of 10
Metascore
75
Popularity
NA