Risky Business 1983

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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.

Tom Cruise

as Joel Goodson

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

Director:

Paul Brickman

Writer:

Paul Brickman

Genres:

Romance,Comedy,Drama

Release Date:

1983 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

98 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Risky Business

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Tom Cruise

as Joel Goodson

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

Bruce A. Young

as Jackie

Kevin Anderson

as Chuck (as Kevin C. Anderson)

Sarah Partridge

as Kessler

Nathan Davis

as Business Teacher

Scott Harlan

as Stan Licata

Sheila Keenan

as Nurse Bolik

Lucy Harrington

as Glenn's Girlfriend

Jerry Tullos

as Derelict on Train

Jerome Landfield

as Kessler's Father

Ron Dean

as Detective with Bullhorn

Bruno Alexander

as Mechanic (as Bruno Aclin)

Robert Kurcz

as Service Manager

Jonathan Chapin

as Kid at Gas Station

Jimmy Baron

as Kid at Window

Harry Teinowitz

as Kid at Party

Francine Locke

as Shower Girl

Ann Cole

as Call Girl

Candace Collins

as Call Girl

Elizabeth Curran

as Call Girl

Jill DeVries

as Call Girl (as Jill De Vries)

Debra Dulman

as Call Girl

Joyce Hazard

as Call Girl

Kerry Hill

as Call Girl

Megan Mullally

as Call Girl

Lora Staley

as Call Girl

Vivian Victor

as Call Girl

Fern Persons

as Lab Teacher

Cynthia Baker

as Test Teacher

Wayne Kneeland

as Russell Bitterman (as Wayne C. Kneeland)

Jade Gold

as Evonne Williams

Dana Balkin

as Girl in Nurse's Office

Karen Grossman

as Hall Marshall

Brett Baer

as Howie Rifkin

Vinny Argiro

as Mr. Rents Salesman

Eric Minsk

as Wimpy Kid

Mike Genovese

as Rent-All Man (as Michael Genovese)

Steven Charous

as Softball Player

George Brown

as Swat Team Leader (uncredited)

Jason Gedrick

as Extra at Party (uncredited)

Charlotte J. Helmkamp

as Call Girl (uncredited)

Gerard Kaszubowski

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Anne Lockhart

as Babysitter (uncredited)

Robert Minkoff

as Bit (uncredited)

Sean Penn

as Passenger in Car (uncredited)

Guy Van Swearingen

as Party Goer (uncredited)

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