How long is Risky Business?

Risky Business is 1 h 38 min long (98 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:38 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Risky Business rated?

Risky Business is rated R in the US.

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Risky Business (1983) runs 1 h 38 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.6 from 1,557 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 38 min — ends 9:38 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Romance, Comedy, Drama
Released: August 5, 1983
TMDB rating: 6.6 / 10 from 1,557 votes
Director: Paul Brickman
Starring: Tom Cruise, Rebecca De Mornay, Joe Pantoliano, Richard Masur
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Romance and Comedy reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-04: fuboTV (subscription), Paramount Plus Premium (subscription), Paramount Plus Essential (subscription), Paramount+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel (subscription).

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How long is Risky Business?: Risky Business is 1 h 38 min long (98 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:38 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Risky Business rated?: Risky Business is rated R in the US.
Is Risky Business a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Romance and Comedy reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Risky Business?: In the US, as of 2026-11-04: fuboTV (subscription), Paramount Plus Premium (subscription), Paramount Plus Essential (subscription), Paramount+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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