Key Details
Release StatusReleased
Release Date1983-08-05
Languageen
Runtime1h 38m
Budget$6,200,000
Revenue$63,541,777
Production
Geffen Pictures, The Steve Tisch Company, Jon Avent Productions
6.6(1.5k)
•1983•1h 38mRisky Business
"There's a time for playing it safe and a time for Risky Business."
Overview
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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