Risky Business
Seen it?1983 | 98 min | Romance, Comedy, Drama
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), it made about 10 times its budget and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Father of the Bride, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe and 1 WGA Award.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$64 million worldwide on a $6 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 370K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Paul Brickman
- Tom CruiseJoel Goodson
- Rebecca De MornayLana
- Joe PantolianoGuido
- Richard MasurRutherford
- Bronson PinchotBarry
- Curtis ArmstrongMiles Dalby
- Nicholas PryorJoel's Father
- Janet CarrollJoel's Mother
- Shera DaneseVicki
- Raphael SbargeGlenn