Risky Business is a 1983 American coming-of-age teen comedy film written and directed by Paul Brickman (in his directorial debut) and starring Tom Cruise and Rebecca De Mornay.

Risky Business: Directed by Paul Brickman. With Tom Cruise, Rebecca De Mornay, Joe Pantoliano, Richard Masur. A Chicago teenager is looking for fun at home while his parents are away, but the …

Somewhere along the line, hooker Rebecca De Mornay, fleeing her vicious pimp, hides out in the Cruise manse.

Aug 30, 2024 · So when 1983’s “Risky Business”—the movie that made Tom Cruise a star—received a Criterion release last month, it felt like a choice worth a deeper consideration.

Synopsis 1980s comedy stars Tom Cruise in breakout role Seventeen-year-old Joel Goodson is the perfect son—at least, that’s what his trusting parents think. But when they leave town, Joel suddenly …

While Cruise boogying in his briefs yielded one of the most iconic pop-cultural moments of the 1980s, it is the film’s unexpected mix of tender romance (enhanced by a moody synth score by Tangerine …

Featuring one of Tom Cruise's best early performances, Risky Business is a sharp, funny examination of teen angst that doesn't stop short of exploring dark themes.

Nov 13, 2009 · On August 5, 1983, the comedy Risky Business, starring Tom Cruise in a breakout performance, opens in U.S. theaters. In the film, Cruise played Joel Goodsen, a suburban Chicago …

Aug 5, 2025 · Directed by Paul Brickman, the film masterfully blends satire, romance, and a dose of youthful rebellion, offering a witty and stylish commentary on American consumerism and the pursuit …

Dec 8, 2024 · Discover 40 intriguing facts about the acclaimed 1983 film Risky Business, from its iconic soundtrack to the memorable performances that made it a cult favorite.