Risky Business

1983 · 1h38 · Film

Directed by Paul Brickman

Starring Tom Cruise, Rebecca De Mornay, Joe Pantoliano, Richard Masur, Bronson Pinchot, Curtis Armstrong, Nicholas Pryor, Janet Carroll, Shera Danese, Raphael Sbarge

Ideal when you feel… Romantic Happy Angry

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.

Original language

English

Screenplay

Paul Brickman

Music

Christopher Franke, Edgar Froese

Cinematography

Bruce Surtees, Reynaldo Villalobos

Cast

Richard Masur, Bronson Pinchot, Curtis Armstrong, Nicholas Pryor, Janet Carroll, Shera Danese, Raphael Sbarge, Bruce A. Young, Kevin Anderson

Updated July 22, 2026

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