Risky Business 1983

When his parents depart on vacation, high school senior Joel Goodsen (Tom Cruise) unleashes his pent-up rebellion with best friend Miles. A botched encounter with a prostitute leads him to lavish a night on sultry Lana (Rebecca De Mornay), but the morning after reveals a staggering bill. Desperate to raise cash and cover up a catastrophic car crash, Joel takes a desperate gamble, transforming his home into an impromptu brothel.

When his parents depart on vacation, high school senior Joel Goodsen (Tom Cruise) unleashes his pent-up rebellion with best friend Miles. A botched encounter with a prostitute leads him to lavish a night on sultry Lana (Rebecca De Mornay), but the morning after reveals a staggering bill. Desperate to raise cash and cover up a catastrophic car crash, Joel takes a desperate gamble, transforming his home into an impromptu brothel.

Does Risky Business have end credit scenes?

No!

Risky Business does not have end credit scenes.

Ratings


Metacritic

75

Metascore

4.0

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
review

92%

TOMATOMETER

review

73%

User Score

Plot Summary


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High-achieving high school student Joel Goodsen (Joel) resides with his affluent parents in the upscale Chicago North Shore community of Glencoe. His father has a strong desire for him to follow in his footsteps and attend Princeton University, his alma mater. To prepare Joel for this esteemed institution, he participates in Future Enterprisers, an extracurricular activity that allows students to form teams and develop small businesses.

When Joel’s parents depart on a trip, his friend Miles convinces him to seize the opportunity to let loose and have some fun. On the first night of freedom, Joel indulges in his father’s liquor cabinet, blares music from the stereo, joyrides in his father’s Porsche 928, and performs an impromptu dance routine in his underwear and button-down shirt, all set to the nostalgic beats of “Old Time Rock and Roll”.

The following day, Miles takes it upon himself to introduce Joel to the world of adult entertainment by arranging a meeting with a prostitute named Jackie. However, Joel soon discovers that Jackie is actually a male cross-dresser, and he hastily pays him just to leave. Feeling embarrassed and unsure of what to do next, Joel hesitantly calls Lana, another prostitute recommended by Jackie. To his surprise, Lana turns out to be a stunning blonde woman, and they spend the entire night together.

The next morning, Lana asks Joel for $300 in exchange for her services. Feeling uneasy about the whole situation, Joel goes to the bank, only to return home and find that Lana has vanished along with his mother’s valuable Steuben glass egg. Joel tracks down Lana and demands the egg back, but their confrontation is interrupted by Guido, her pimp, who pulls out a gun.

As Joel speeds away in his father’s Porsche 928, he finds himself being chased by Guido. After a series of close calls, Joel manages to lose him in traffic. Later that day, Lana reveals to Joel that the egg is stored with her belongings at Guido’s hideout. Feeling sympathetic towards her situation, Joel allows Lana to stay at his house while he attends school. However, things take an unexpected turn when Lana invites another prostitute, Vicki, to join them.

As tensions rise and the women prepare to leave, they encounter Guido on Joel’s front lawn, leading to a heated confrontation that ends with them retreating back into the safety of Joel’s home. Despite his initial reservations, Joel agrees to let them stay for one more night.

Later that evening, Joel, Lana, Vicki, and his friend Barry decide to indulge in some marijuana and have a relaxing time together. However, their revelry is short-lived as Lana accidentally leaves the Porsche 928 in gear, causing it to roll down the hill and onto a pier before eventually sinking into Lake Michigan during Joel’s desperate attempts to stop it.

As Joel navigates the daunting prospect of repairing his beloved car, he’s met with an unpleasant reality: the price tag is significantly higher than expected. Seeking a creative solution, he and Lana concoct a plan to transform his parents’ residence into a temporary brothel for one night, with Joel standing to gain a substantial sum from his share of the profits. The event proves to be a resounding success, drawing in a sea of familiar faces - classmates, friends, and colleagues all gathered to partake in the revelry.

However, this momentous occasion is soon disrupted by an unexpected visitor: Rutherford, Princeton’s recruiter, arrives on the scene to conduct an interview with Joel. The proceedings are marred by constant interruptions, leaving Rutherford underwhelmed by Joel’s résumé. Undeterred, he lingers at the party, forging connections with Lana’s acquaintances.

As the night wears on and the partygoers begin to disperse, Joel and Lana steal away for a romantic escapade aboard the Chicago “L” train. The following morning, Joel returns home to find his residence has been burglarized in his absence. A frantic attempt to reach Lana yields only Guido’s knowing chuckle; it seems he’ll permit Joel to repurchase his pilfered belongings - on one condition.

With time ticking away, Joel and his friends scramble to repossess the stolen goods just as his parents walk in, oblivious to the chaos that has transpired. Later that day, Joel’s father presents him with a surprise congratulations: Rutherford was thoroughly impressed, and Princeton has officially extended an acceptance offer.

As Joel and Lana meet for dinner, they engage in speculative banter about their uncertain future. With a mischievous glint in her eye, she declares her desire to continue seeing him; Joel responds with a wry remark, implying that their relationship will come at a price - one that only he is privy to.

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