In Risky Business (1983), a high school senior named Joel Goodsen is left home alone when his parents go on vacation. Thinking he’ll have the house to himself for some fun, Joel’s plans go awry and he ends up badly. The film follows his comedic misadventures as he tries to fix his mistakes and learn some valuable life lessons along the way.
Here’s how you can watch and stream Risky Business (1983) via streaming services such as Paramount Plus.
Is Risky Business (1983) available to watch via streaming?
Yes, Risky Business (1983) is available to watch via streaming on Paramount Plus.
In this movie, Joel Goodsen, a high school senior is left home alone when his parents go on vacation. Anticipating a wild time, Joel throws a party that spirals out of control, leading to broken furniture and an expensive encounter with a beautiful escort, Lana. Desperate to replace his father’s priceless Porsche he accidentally wrecks, Joel makes a risky decision: turning his house into a brothel. As chaos ensues, Joel deals with angry gangsters, Lana’s unpredictable behavior, and the impending return of his parents. Through his hilarious mishaps, Joel learns valuable lessons about responsibility, consequences, and the challenges of growing up.
The film stars Tom Cruise in his breakout role as Joel Goodsen, the high school senior protagonist. Rebecca De Mornay portrays Lana, the beautiful escort. Rounding out the main cast is Joe Pantoliano as Guido, a menacing gangster Joel encounters. The movie also features Curtis Armstrong and Bronson Pinchot.
Watch Risky Business (1983) streaming via Paramount Plus
Risky Business (1983) is available to watch on Paramount Plus.
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Risky Business (1983)’s synopsis is as follows:
“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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