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
as Joel Goodson
Rebecca De Mornay
as Lana
Joe Pantoliano
as Guido
Richard Masur
as Rutherford
Bronson Pinchot
as Barry
Curtis Armstrong
as Miles Dalby
Nicholas Pryor
as Joel's Father
Janet Carroll
as Joel's Mother
Shera Danese
as Vicki
Raphael Sbarge
as Glenn
Bruce A. Young
as Jackie
Kevin Anderson
as Chuck (as Kevin C. Anderson)
