Risky Business
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Synopsis
A Chicago teenager is looking for fun at home while his parents are away, but the situation quickly gets out of hand.
Cast
- Tom Cruise
- Rebecca De Mornay
- Joe Pantoliano
- Richard Masur
- Bronson Pinchot
- Curtis Armstrong
- Nicholas Pryor
- Janet Carroll
- Shera Danese
- Raphael Sbarge
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comrade_yuiFeb 26, 2017"Looks like the University of Illinois!" I love icons.
#1 gizmo fanSep 23, 2018i thought this movie was gonna be about pre-scientology tom cruise dancing in his underwear while his parents are out of town but its just about him running a brothel huh
🧃 - Jan 19, 2014
"It's what every white boy off the lake wants."
matt lynchMay 1, 2024A sly piece of pop subversion, this irresistible satire of Reagan-era materialism features Tom Cruise in his star-is-born breakthrough as a Chicago suburban prepster whose college-bound life spirals out of control when his parents go out of town for the week and an…
CriterionOct 4, 2022I know it's a fake name but it's extremely funny to see people call Tom Cruise "Ralph"
Patrick Willems - Jan 11, 2021
more like joel badson
alinaNov 2, 2013Yes, 4 stars. Potentially, this is Tom Cruise's second best film in his entire career, though not necessarily his best performance. Risky Business found, with surprising easiness, its pop-culture status among modern viewers. 75% of that popularity image has Tom Cruise…
Edgar Cochran ✝️🍋Dec 5, 2022young tom cruise's parents go out of town and he turns his house into a brothel. my parents went out of town in my teen years and all that meant was i watched tv in the living room instead of my bedroom.
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- Pao likedRisky Business
tom cruise freaks me tf out but damn he is fine
Madyson Martin lovedRisky BusinessJUST TAKE THOSE OLD RECORDS OFF THE SHELF
The Plunkanson is "meh" onRisky BusinessBeginning was so slow. A lot of unnecessary scenes. Music was disappointing. Only got interesting in the second half and there were still parts that were eh. I think it could’ve been executed a lot better. 4/10
- Luigiboy317 likedRisky Business
This movie is very interesting. It’s funny I’m some parts, and well shot. It’s still iconic for what it is. Not mind blowing, Tom Cruises performance is very charming and the pacing is all over the place. Don’t know if it’s ages well, I’ll find out more on rewatch. Right now 7/10
CvptvinHowdy is "meh" onRisky BusinessThis didn't hit the spot like most 80s coming-of-age comedy movies do. Maybe I just don't see Tom Cruise in a role like this, even if it was early in his career. There's still great scenes and excellent song choices, but there wasn't much to latch onto or entertain as I'd hoped.
V likedRisky Businesswatched this for the 3rd time ever. I can’t believe this came out 40 yrs ago. I think I’m gonna be sick. Tom Cruise looks so young but when I watched it he seemed old to me (I was 11 in 83). It’s funny that they thought $40k was an amazing salary for a new Harvard MBA grad 😂😂😂😂
- Ben Lecker lovedRisky Business
I might upset some people with this, but I think Risky Business is Ferris Bueller… But better. This movie is so so good, the comedy is amazing, the acting is great, and little Tom Cruise is fantastic. The story is so unique and so well done, it gets high praise. Solid 9.5/10
Madeline Spethman likedRisky Business7.3/10 SUCH an entertaining watch. nothing beats an 80’s teen drama. i wasnt bored for a single second of this movie and i will definitely watch again. i’m disappointed that it took me this long to watch it. rating is so high just because of how much i enjoyed it
miyah likedRisky BusinessEDIT: i rewatched 2 years after i wrote my initial review and the movie is just okay. everyone in the movie was pissing me off but it was a decent watch and could decently keep my attention most time. 7/10 ish
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- RSRussell Schwartz
Metacritic
Sure, Risky Business is partially an adolescent fantasy, but it’s even more about how the prosperity pressures placed upon Joel Goodsen have frayed his nerves to the point that he can’t even bring his erotic dreams to fruition.
Josh Larsen
LarsenOnFilm
The very best thing about the movie is its dialogue. Paul Brickman, who wrote and directed, has an ear so good that he knows what to leave out.
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
Risky Business is the sleeper of the summer. It's a refreshing change from the usual dumb teenage ripoffs, the slickest American film since Trading Places and War Games, and a strong directorial debut for Paul Brickman, who knows his way around teen fantasies. [05 Aug 1983]
Jay Carr
Boston Globe
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Risky Business (1983) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Risky Business (1983)?
The movie is 1hr 39min long.
What's Risky Business (1983) about?
A Chicago teenager is looking for fun at home while his parents are away, but the situation quickly gets out of hand.
Who's the cast of Risky Business (1983)?
- Tom Cruise as Joel
- Rebecca De Mornay as Lana
- Joe Pantoliano as Guido
- Richard Masur as Rutherford
- Bronson Pinchot as Barry
- Curtis Armstrong as Miles Dalby
- Nicholas Pryor as Joel's Father
- Janet Carroll as Joel's Mother
- Shera Danese as Vicki
- Raphael Sbarge as Glenn
Who's the director behind Risky Business (1983)?
Paul Brickman directed Risky Business (1983).
Who produced Risky Business (1983)?
Jon Avnet and Steve Tisch produced Risky Business (1983).
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