Dad (Risky Business)

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Risky Business: Celebrating the Legendary Dads Who Dare to Dream

Dad juggles life, love, and a bit of chaos when his son, Joel, takes charge while he's away. With unexpected twists, the family learns that risk-taking can lead to surprising growth. A blend of humor, heart, and life's lessons unfolds!

Dad (Risky Business) Trivia

What song famously plays during the iconic dancing scene in "Risky Business"? (Medium)
#1: "Time of My Life"
#2: "Old Time Rock and Roll"
#3: "Take On Me"
#4: "You Make My Dreams"
What iconic line does Tom Cruise's character, Joel Goodson, say after he has a life-changing experience in "Risky Business"? (Advanced)
#1: "Sometimes you gotta say, what the f***."
#2: "You can't put the genie back in the bottle."
#3: "This is not a dress rehearsal."
#4: "I’m gonna be a businessman."
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Dad (Risky Business) Fun Facts

In Risky Business, Tom Cruise famously slides across the floor in his underwear to Bob Seger's Old Time Rock and Roll, but the scene was almost cut because it was thought to be too silly.
The character of Joel Goodson was inspired by a real-life situation involving producer Jon Avnet's experience as a teenager in the suburbs, where he learned about the risks and exploits of adulthood.

Dad (Risky Business) Polls

Which iconic scene from Risky Business is your favorite?
The Dance Scene in the Underwear
The Porsche Test Drive
The "Sometimes, you gotta say, what the f***" Line
The Moment with Rebekah
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What is your favorite memorable quote from Risky Business?
"Sometimes you gotta say, 'What the f***'"
"It's not one of those things you do for money"
"You can’t lose what you don’t put in the middle"
"Who’s the kid with the shades?"
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