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Risky Business
“There's a time for playing it safe and a time for Risky Business.”
6.6 / 10• 1983• 1h 38m•R• English
RomanceComedyDrama
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Tom Cruise
Joel Goodson
Lead
Rebecca De Mornay
Lana
Joe Pantoliano
Guido
Richard Masur
Rutherford
Bronson Pinchot
Barry
Curtis Armstrong
Miles Dalby
Nicholas Pryor
Joel's Father
Janet Carroll
Joel's Mother
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Paul Brickman's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Risky Business is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
