Risky Business
“There's a time for playing it safe and a time for Risky Business.”
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.
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Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-10-01
Top Cast
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Tom Cruise
Joel Goodson
Rebecca De Mornay
Lana
Joe Pantoliano
Guido
Richard Masur
Rutherford
Bronson Pinchot
Barry
Curtis Armstrong
Miles Dalby
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
Sheila Keenan
Nurse Bolik
Lucy Harrington
Glenn's Girlfriend
Jerry Tullos
Derelict on Train
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 5, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 23, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$63.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
10.25x
+$57.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Brickman
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Brickman
- Original Score
- Christopher Franke, Edgar Froese, Johannes Schmölling
- Original Title
- Risky Business
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $6.2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $63.5M
- Production Studios
- Geffen Pictures, The Steve Tisch Company, Jon Avent Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Brickman
Paul Brickman
Christopher Franke, Edgar Froese, Johannes Schmölling
Bruce Surtees, Reynaldo Villalobos
Richard Chew
Jon Avnet, Steve Tisch
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Brickman
Director
Jon Avnet
Producer
Bruce Surtees
Director of Photography
Richard Chew
Editor
William J. Cassidy
Production Design
Reynaldo Villalobos
Director of Photography
Steve Tisch
Producer
Robert De Mora
Costume Design
Christopher Franke
Original Music Composer
Edgar Froese
Original Music Composer
Johannes Schmölling
Original Music Composer
Paul Brickman
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Risky Business
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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.
Who directed Risky Business?
Risky Business was directed by Paul Brickman.
Who stars in Risky Business?
The principal cast of Risky Business includes Tom Cruise, Rebecca De Mornay, Joe Pantoliano, Richard Masur, Bronson Pinchot.
When was Risky Business released and how long is it?
Risky Business was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of Risky Business?
Risky Business had a reported production budget of $6.2M and grossed $63.5M at the worldwide box office (10.25 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Risky Business?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Risky Business was composed by Christopher Franke, Edgar Froese, Johannes Schmölling.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Risky Business?
Risky Business holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).