Risky Business (1983): movie guide

What is Risky Business about?

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 highlights

Risky Business features Tom Cruise, Rebecca De Mornay, Joe Pantoliano, Richard Masur, Bronson Pinchot, Curtis Armstrong. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1983-08-05. Runtime: 98 minutes. TMDB score: 6.6/10 (1,562 votes). Genres: Romance, Comedy, Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Risky Business?

Risky Business is listed as Romance, Comedy, Drama on TMDB.

How long is Risky Business?

Risky Business runs about 98 minutes.

Who stars in Risky Business?

Cast highlights include Tom Cruise, Rebecca De Mornay, Joe Pantoliano, Richard Masur, Bronson Pinchot, Curtis Armstrong.

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