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6.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13

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  1. JayH.
    Aug 31, 2008
    7
    Clever plot, and in spite of Tom Cruise being in it, it's a good movie. Nice performances. Funny, well written and directed with style. Good flick.
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  2. TTW107
    Apr 21, 2012
    8
    I am legitimately pissed off that I just saw this movie because it's way better than what I thought it was going to be. I cannot believe I deprived myself of such an amazing movie the past twenty years of my life. I guarantee this movie stays a classic even a century from now.
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75 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    100
    The very best thing about the movie is its dialogue. Paul Brickman, who wrote and directed, has an ear so good that he knows what to leave out.
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  2. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Jay Carr
    63
    Risky Business is the sleeper of the summer. It's a refreshing change from the usual dumb teenage ripoffs, the slickest American film since "Trading Places" and "War Games," and a strong directorial debut for Paul Brickman, who knows his way around teen fantasies. [05 Aug 1983]
  3. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Janet Maslin
    60
    Risky Business improves as it goes along.
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