IMDb > Risky Business (1983)
Risky Business
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotes
Overview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv schedule
Awards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage board
Plot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotes
Fun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQ
Other Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDesk
Promotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo gallery
External Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips

Risky Business (1983) More at IMDbPro »

Videos (see all 5)
Risky Business (1983) -- A Chicago teenager is looking for fun at home while his parents are away, but the situation quickly gets out of hand.
Risky Business (1983) -- A Chicago teenager is looking for fun at home while his parents are away, but the situation quickly gets out of hand.
Risky Business (1983) -- A Chicago teenager is looking for fun at home while his parents are away, but the situation quickly gets out of hand.
Risky Business (1983) -- AllTrailers.net - Trailer (Flash)

Overview

User Rating:
6.6/10   20,466 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Up 17% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Director:
Writer:
Paul Brickman (written by)
Contact:
View company contact information for Risky Business on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
5 August 1983 (USA) more
Genre:
Tagline:
Joel had all the normal teenage fantasies...cars, girls, money. Then his parents left for a week, and all his fantasies came true. [UK Theatrical] more
Plot:
A Chicago teenager is looking for fun at home while his parents are away, but the situation quickly gets out of hand. full summary | add synopsis
Plot Keywords:
Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 2 nominations more
User Comments:
fun, funny, and smart more (120 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Tom Cruise ... Joel Goodsen

Rebecca De Mornay ... Lana

Joe Pantoliano ... Guido
Richard Masur ... Rutherford

Bronson Pinchot ... Barry

Curtis Armstrong ... Miles
Nicholas Pryor ... Joel's Father
Janet Carroll ... Joel's Mother
Shera Danese ... Vicki

Raphael Sbarge ... Glenn
Bruce A. Young ... Jackie
Kevin Anderson ... Chuck (as Kevin C. Anderson)
Sarah Partridge ... Kessler
Nathan Davis ... Business Teacher
Scott Harlan ... Stan Licata
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Runtime:
98 min
Country:
Language:
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Filming Locations:

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Tangerine Dream based parts of the film's score on material from their previous albums, particularly the album "Force Majeure": The title track is the basis for Lana's theme, and the intro to "Cloudburst Flight" was reused for "Guido the Killer Pimp". "No Future (Get off the Babysitter)" is based on the title track to the album "Exit". more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Joel is meeting with the college admissions official in his house, he closes a window to keep some friends from bothering him. When he closes the window, there is a latch on the window. In subsequent frames there is no latch on the window. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Joel Goodson: [voiceover] The dream is always the same. Instead of going home, I go to the neighbors'. I ring, but nobody answers. The door is open, so I go inside. I'm looking around for the people, but nobody seems to be there. And then I hear the shower running, so I go upstairs to see what's what. Then I see her; this...
more
Movie Connections:
Soundtrack:
EVERY BREATH YOU TAKE more

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
13 out of 16 people found the following comment useful.
fun, funny, and smart, 8 February 2003
Author: pompaj from new york

Most funny comedies aren't very smart. They're funny because of individual jokes that play by themselves, without relying on the overall plot. Risky Business is an exception and the reason why it works so well, is because it tells a simple story that could really happen and would also be a lot of fun. Youre a high school kid, your parents go on vacation for a week, leaving you the whole house to yourself. That's the setup. A friend calls up a call girl, she shows up, and the entertainment begins. This movie is smart enough to know what kids think about at that age, sex, and it holds nothing back. It is very clever at times and has a strong character in Joel, played by a young, energetic Tom Cruise. Another thing that this movie understands is mood and tempo. Everything hits the right beat. Smart and funny is an ideal combination and this movie achieves it.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more (120 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Risky Business (1983)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
Did anyone else get really irritated... am_buglet_82
3.1 GPA, 560 SAT rzaxlash
Anyone else think... imyerreaper
mmm....the Porsche paulmcfan
6.6/10??? CCBudBaxter
Underwear Scene hotdogjq
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
The Ice Storm Eyes Wide Shut The Slumber Party Massacre Carrie The Funhouse
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
News articles IMDb Comedy section IMDb USA section
Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.