# Risky Business (1983) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/risky-business-1983/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 77% |
| Editorial Rating | 92/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 80% (excluded from composite) |
| 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 77% 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.

## Celluloid verdict

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

## Where to watch

Global: fuboTV, Paramount+
the United States: fuboTV, Paramount+
the United Kingdom: Sky Cinema
South Korea: not currently streaming
Japan: U-NEXT

## Common questions

**Is Risky Business worth watching?**
Risky Business holds a 77% 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?**
77% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (92/100), Metascore (75/100), Letterboxd (3.7/5), and IMDb (6.8/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch Risky Business?**
Risky Business is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount+; on fuboTV, Paramount+ in the United States; on Sky Cinema in the United Kingdom; on U-NEXT in Japan. Availability varies by region.

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