description Risky Business Overview
Risky Business is a 1983 comedy-drama starring Tom Cruise. The film portrays Joel Goodson, a teenager, navigating an unsupervised weekend after his parents depart. Its notable depiction of youthful recklessness and burgeoning sexuality gained attention. It’s primarily for audiences interested in coming-of-age stories and the cultural landscape of the 1980s.
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info Risky Business Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1983 |
help Risky Business FAQ
What song does Tom Cruise dance to in "Risky Business"?
Joel dances in his parents' house to Bob Seger's "Old Time Rock and Roll." That underwear scene became the most famous image from Paul Brickman's 1983 film.
Who plays Lana in "Risky Business"?
Rebecca De Mornay plays Lana, the call girl who pulls Joel into the film's sex, money, and blackmail plot. Her scenes with Tom Cruise are central to the movie's shift from teen comedy into darker satire.
What car gets Joel into trouble in "Risky Business"?
The car is his father's Porsche 928. Its damage becomes one of the concrete symbols of Joel losing control while his parents are away.
Is "Risky Business" just an 80s teen comedy?
No. It has teen-comedy elements, but the 1983 film also works as a satire of suburban ambition, capitalism, and Ivy League pressure.
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