Risky Business

Risky Business is a sensual, coming-of-age comedy-drama that explores the wild side of teenage life. When his parents leave town, high school student Joel Goodson (Tom Cruise) seizes the opportunity to have some fun. But things quickly get out of hand as he turns his upscale suburban home into a brothel, leading to a series of comedic and raunchy escapades. The film, which marked the breakout role for a young Tom Cruise, flawlessly blends humor and drama, giving audiences a taste of the joy, risk, and consequences of reckless adolescent freedom.

• Tom Cruise improvised the iconic underwear dance scene.
• The Porsche in the movie is actually a replica.
• Cruise actually learned how to drive stick for the film.
• Director Paul Brickman originally wrote a darker ending.
• Cruise's iconic Ray-Ban Wayfarer sunglasses boosted their sales.

• Joel: ‘Sometimes you gotta say, what the fuck.’
• Lana: ‘Are you ready for me... Ralph?’
• Joel: ‘It was great the way her mind worked. No guilt, no doubts, no fear. None of my specialties. Just the shameless pursuit of immediate gratification. What a capitalist.’
• Miles: ‘Joel, you wanna know something? Every now and then say, "What the fuck." What the fuck gives you freedom. Freedom brings opportunity. Opportunity makes your future.’