Movie

Risky Business

1983 · 98 min

A slick, seductive teen fantasy that glides from goofy suburban mischief into a cool, risky nightlife haze.

Tagline: 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.
How it feels: Light, satirical, romantic and cynical. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Coming-of-age, identity, class, ambition
Content: Strong sexual content and language. Mild violence. No gore.
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Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: coming-of-age
identity
class
ambition
sexuality
Places: suburbs
big city
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex strong