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Risky Business

1983 · 98 min · Director: Paul Brickman

Risky Business (1983) is a romance drama, directed by Paul Brickman. It stars Tom Cruise and Rebecca De Mornay. It captures the growing pains of youth. The 98-minute film holds an audience score of 6.6/10.

What Risky Business Is About

Paul Brickman's 1983 film follows a high-schooler whose parents leave on holiday. In one night everything gets away from him. He turns the house into a temporary business. The film puts a satire of enterprise underneath its teen comedy; the narrative also works his anxiety about university. Tom Cruise leads. The score is by Tangerine Dream. The ending was changed at the studio's request. Who it's for: those who like nineteen-eighties teen films. Who it's not for: viewers uncomfortable with sex work used as light comedy; the premise rests on it.

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What is Risky Business about?

Paul Brickman's 1983 film follows a high-schooler whose parents leave on holiday. In one night everything gets away from him.

Where can I watch Risky Business?

Risky Business is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Risky Business?

Risky Business runs for 98 minutes (1h 38m).

When did Risky Business come out?

Risky Business was released in 1983.

Who directed Risky Business?

Risky Business was directed by Paul Brickman.

Who stars in Risky Business?

Risky Business stars Tom Cruise, Rebecca De Mornay, Joe Pantoliano, Richard Masur.

What is Risky Business's rating?

Risky Business holds 6.8/10 on IMDb and 6.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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