Risky Business Timeline ( Real )

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August 5, 1983

Release of 'Risky Business'

The movie 'Risky Business', directed by Paul Brickman and starring Tom Cruise, was released in theaters in the United States, marking its debut to the public.

Risky Business Timeline ( Fictional )

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Friday Morning

Joel's Parents Leave Town

Joel Goodson's parents leave for a vacation, leaving Joel home alone for the weekend.

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Friday Afternoon

Joel Meets Lana

Joel meets Lana in the video store and invites her to his house, initiating the weekend's events.

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Friday Evening

House Party Incident

Joel's friend washes recreational drug and breaks a chandelier leading to damages.

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Friday Evening

Hiring Lana as Escort

Joel hires Lana as an escort to keep his parents' house company while they are away.

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Saturday

Joel Turns the House into a Brothel

Joel and Lana start turning the house into a place for high-end escorts.

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Saturday Evening

Joel and Lana Develop Personal Relationship

Joel begins to develop deeper feelings for Lana beyond business.

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Saturday Night

Joel's Father Calls

Joel's father calls home and Joel desperately hides the party and business running in the house.

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Sunday Morning

Loss of Money and Risk Escalates

After losing his father's investment money, Joel's risk increases significantly.

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Sunday Afternoon

Joel Recovers the Money

Joel aggressively negotiates and recovers the money to prevent his parents from discovery and financial loss.

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Sunday Evening

Joel and Lana Part Ways

After the weekend's chaos, Joel and Lana part ways but share a meaningful connection.

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Sunday Night

Parents Return Home

Joel's parents return home, unaware of the weekend's events.