Risky Business
"There's a time for playing it safe and a time for Risky Business."
Originally released in 1983. Risky Business is a romance/comedy film. directed by Paul Brickman.
Starring Tom Cruise, Rebecca De Mornay, and Joe Pantoliano
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 5, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (1,411 votes)
Budget
$6.2M
Production budget
Box Office
$63.5M
10.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $6,200,000
- Revenue
- $63,541,777
Production Companies
- Geffen Pictures
- The Steve Tisch Company
- Jon Avent Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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 P...
Who directed Risky Business?
Risky Business was directed by Paul Brickman.
How long is Risky Business?
Risky Business has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Risky Business released?
Risky Business was released on August 5, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Risky Business?
The main cast of Risky Business includes Tom Cruise, Rebecca De Mornay, Joe Pantoliano, Richard Masur, Bronson Pinchot.
Is Risky Business worth watching?
Risky Business has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 1,411 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.