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Risky Business Review (1983) — 77% Celluloid Score

Directed by Paul Brickman · 1983 ·

Short answer

Is Risky Business worth watching?

Yes. Risky Business (1983) earns a 77% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (92%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (80%). See the 4 inputs.

77%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

92% Editorial Rating
80% Audience snapshot · excluded
75 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.7
6.8 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 38m
Age rating
R (US) · 18 (UK) · M (Australia)
Cast
Tom Cruise , Rebecca De Mornay , Joe Pantoliano , Richard Masur , Bronson Pinchot , Curtis Armstrong , Nicholas Pryor , Janet Carroll , Shera Danese , Raphael Sbarge
Streaming
HBO Max, Paramount+
Language
English

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Where to watch

  • HBO Max
  • Paramount+

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Where to watch Risky Business by country

Country Streaming on
Japan U-NEXT
United Kingdom Sky Cinema
United States HBO Max, Paramount+

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (92/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (80%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (75/100).
  • Celluloid Score 77% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded romance, comedy, drama pick
  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
  • Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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    Is Risky Business worth watching?

    Yes — Risky Business earns a 77% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded romance, comedy, drama pick.

    Celluloid verdict

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

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    Critics (92%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (80%).

    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.

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    Risky Business: frequently asked questions

    Is Risky Business worth watching?

    Yes. Risky Business (1983) has a Celluloid Score of 77%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Risky Business?

    In the United States, Risky Business streams on HBO Max, Paramount+ with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: U-NEXT in Japan; Sky Cinema in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Risky Business?

    Risky Business runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

    What is Risky Business rated?

    Risky Business is rated R in the United States, 18 in the UK and M in Australia. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Risky Business?

    Risky Business is directed by Paul Brickman and stars Tom Cruise, Rebecca De Mornay, Joe Pantoliano, Richard Masur, Bronson Pinchot.

    What is the Metascore for Risky Business?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Risky Business is 75 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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