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.

Tom Cruise
Joel Goodson

Rebecca De Mornay
Lana

Joe Pantoliano
Guido

Richard Masur
Rutherford

Bronson Pinchot
Barry

Curtis Armstrong
Miles Dalby

Nicholas Pryor
Joel's Father

Janet Carroll
Joel's Mother
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Release Date
August 5, 1983
Runtime
1h 38m
Rating
R
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Director