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Risky Business

1983·Movie
1h 38min
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic757.0Rotten Tomatoes93%73%

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Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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About

There's a time for playing it safe and a time for Risky Business.

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.
80s Teen ComedyComing-of-Age DramaCapitalist SatireYouthful RebellionIconic SoundtrackSuburban CritiqueWitty DialogueRomantic ThrillerEntrepreneurial Spirit

Crew

Directed by:
Paul Brickman, Marion Tumen, Richard H. Prince
Written by:
Paul Brickman
Produced by:
Steve Tisch, Jon Avnet, Nancy Klopper
Composed by:
Christopher Franke, John T. Reitz, Scott D. Smith

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Risky Business

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Risky Business legally?

You can rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Risky Business worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Risky Business rated?

RNuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Risky Business?

1 h 38 min

Risky Business runs 1 h 38 min.

Will Risky Business make me laugh?

Funny

Yes. The humor is mostly sharp wit and situational comedy.

Is Risky Business plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Both, in balance. It gives its characters as much weight as its plot.

Can I half-watch Risky Business?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes. It's easy to follow.

Is Risky Business good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes. Our viewing guide lists it for date night. Romance is a big part of it.

Will Risky Business scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

No.

Will I feel good after watching Risky Business?

BleakHopeful

Yes. It's an uplifting movie that leaves you hopeful.

Do critics and audiences agree on Risky Business?

Critics84
Audiences70

Not quite. Critics rate Risky Business higher (84) than audiences (70). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Risky Business a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$64 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $6 million to make and earned $64 million worldwide, 10.2 times its budget.

What language is Risky Business in?

EnglishGerman

It was made in English, with some German. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Risky Business?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Risky Business in 97 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Risky Business use?

Sex as a Rite-of-PassageDeadpan SnarkerThe Precious, Precious CarDarker and EdgierBadly Battered HousesitterCool ShadesNames to Run Away from Really FastCool CarIronic EchoThe ConDesperate Object CatchAffably Eviland 27 more

TV Tropes lists 39 storytelling tropes for Risky Business, including Sex as a Rite-of-Passage, Deadpan Snarker, The Precious, Precious Car.