Apple TVRisky Business (1983)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.6
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film leans right by championing individualistic entrepreneurship and self-reliance as the solution to personal problems and societal pressures, ultimately portraying a cynical but successful pursuit of the American Dream through unconventional means.
The film 'Risky Business' features a cast that is primarily traditional, reflecting the mainstream casting norms of its time without intentional race or gender swaps. Its narrative focuses on a traditional protagonist and does not present a critical portrayal of traditional identities.
Secondary
Risky Business does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses entirely on heterosexual relationships and coming-of-age experiences, with no explicit or implicit references to queer identities or issues. Therefore, the film has no discernible impact on the portrayal of LGBTQ+ individuals.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Risky Business is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which characters' genders could have been established and subsequently altered.
Risky Business is an original film from 1983, not an adaptation of existing source material or a biopic. All characters were created for this specific production, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical race to establish a baseline for comparison. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.8
6.6
Critic Ratings
9.3
7.5
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