Risky Business

Risky Business

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

R 1983 · 98 min · ★ 6.6 (2K) · Romance, Comedy, 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.

Directed by Paul Brickman · Written by Paul Brickman

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Tom Cruise Joel Goodson
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
Shera Danese Vicki
Raphael Sbarge Glenn
Bruce A. Young Jackie
Kevin Anderson Chuck (as Kevin C. Anderson)

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