# Risky Business (1983) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/risky-business-1983/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-24

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 78% |
| Critic Score | 92% |
| Audience Score | 80% |
| Metascore | 75/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.7/5 |
| IMDb | 6.8/10 |
| Director | Paul Brickman |
| Genres | Romance, Comedy, Drama |
| Runtime | 98 min |

## Quick answer

Risky Business (1983) earns a 78% Celluloid Score — Recommended. The underwear-and-sunglasses breakout — Cruise’s Joel Goodsen made him a generational movie star overnight. Metascore 75/100. Directed by Paul Brickman.

## Critics consensus

The underwear-and-sunglasses breakout — Cruise’s Joel Goodsen made him a generational movie star overnight.

## 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.

## Cast

Tom Cruise, Rebecca De Mornay, Joe Pantoliano, Richard Masur, Bronson Pinchot, Curtis Armstrong, Nicholas Pryor, Janet Carroll, Shera Danese, Raphael Sbarge

## Common questions

**Is Risky Business worth watching?**
Risky Business holds a 78% Celluloid Score. The underwear-and-sunglasses breakout — Cruise’s Joel Goodsen made him a generational movie star overnight.

**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 (1983) was directed by Paul Brickman.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Risky Business?**
78% — the average of five public sources: critics 92%, audience 80%, Metascore 75/100, Letterboxd 3.7/5, and IMDb 6.8/10.

**Where can I watch Risky Business?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Risky Business page for current options.

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