What is the Metascore for Risky Business?

Risky Business has a Metascore of 75 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch Risky Business?

Risky Business is available on fuboTV, Paramount+. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

What countries is Risky Business streaming in?

Risky Business streams on U-NEXT in Japan; Sky Cinema in the United Kingdom; fuboTV, Paramount+ in the United States. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Risky Business Review (1983) — 77% Celluloid Score

Directed by Paul Brickman · 1983 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

Risky Business (1983) earns a 77% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (92%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (80%).

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

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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Runtime: 1h 38m
Cast: Tom Cruise , Rebecca De Mornay , Joe Pantoliano , Richard Masur , Bronson Pinchot , Curtis Armstrong , Nicholas Pryor , Janet Carroll , Shera Danese , Raphael Sbarge
Streaming: fuboTV, Paramount+
Country: United States
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for Risky Business (1983)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

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Where to watch Risky Business by country

Country	Streaming on
Japan	U-NEXT
United Kingdom	Sky Cinema
United States	fuboTV, 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 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

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. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

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

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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