Risky Business (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1983, Risky Business is a comedy, drama, crime and romance film directed by Paul Brickman, running about 98 minutes. “There's a time for playing it safe and a time for Risky Business.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Risky Business stars Tom Cruise as Joel Goodson, Rebecca De Mornay as Lana, Curtis Armstrong as Miles and Bronson Pinchot as Barry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Risky Business has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $63.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Risky Business page.
If you liked it. Fans of Risky Business tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Risky Business (1983)?
- In US, Risky Business is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Risky Business worth watching?
- Risky Business holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Risky Business?
- Risky Business stars Tom Cruise, Rebecca De Mornay, Curtis Armstrong, Bronson Pinchot and Joe Pantoliano.
- When was Risky Business released?
- Risky Business was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.