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The Secret of My Success

1987·Movie·PG-13·111 min·6.5(695)

There's no such thing as an overnight success. Brantley Foster took two weeks.

Brantley Foster, a well-educated kid from Kansas, has always dreamed of making it big in New York City, but once there, he learns that jobs - and girls - are hard to get. When he visits his uncle, Howard Prescott, who runs a multi-million-dollar company, he is given a job in the mail room.

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About The Secret of My Success

The Secret of My Success is a 1987 English-language comedy film directed by Herbert Ross. The cast is led by Michael J. Fox, Helen Slater, Richard Jordan. It has a runtime of 1h 51m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, TCM.

The Secret of My Success was produced by Universal Pictures and Rastar Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on April 10, 1987, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $12 million, it went on to gross $111 million worldwide.

Director
Herbert Ross
Writers
Jim Cash, Jack Epps Jr., AJ Carothers
Release date
April 10, 1987
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$12 million
Box office
$111 million
Production
Universal Pictures, Rastar Productions
#new york city#dual identity#mistake in person#success#wealth#corporate downsizing#workplace romance#college graduate#corporate ladder#office building#hilarious#romantic#amused#country boy moves to big city

The Secret of My Success cast & crew

The Secret of My Success was directed by Herbert Ross and written by Jim Cash, Jack Epps Jr., and AJ Carothers.

The cast features Michael J. Fox as Brantley Foster aka Carlton Whitfield, Helen Slater as Christy Wills, Richard Jordan as Howard Prescott, Margaret Whitton as Vera Prescott, John Pankow as Fred Melrose, and Christopher Murney as Barney Rattigan.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by David Foster, cinematography is by Carlo Di Palma, and it was produced by David Chasman and Herbert Ross.

Is The Secret of My Success worth watching?

The Secret of My Success holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 695 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 51m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy comedy, The Secret of My Success is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Secret of My Success

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Cast of The Secret of My Success

Michael J. Fox

Michael J. Fox

Brantley Foster aka Carlton Whitfield

Helen Slater

Helen Slater

Christy Wills

Richard Jordan

Richard Jordan

Howard Prescott

Margaret Whitton

Margaret Whitton

Vera Prescott

John Pankow

John Pankow

Fred Melrose

Christopher Murney

Christopher Murney

Barney Rattigan

Gerry Bamman

Gerry Bamman

Art Thomas

Fred Gwynne

Fred Gwynne

Donald Davenport

Carol Ann Susi

Carol Ann Susi

Jean

Elizabeth Franz

Elizabeth Franz

Grace Foster

Drew Snyder

Drew Snyder

Burt Foster

Susan Kellermann

Susan Kellermann

Maureen

The Secret of My Success — FAQs

Where can I watch The Secret of My Success in United States?

The Secret of My Success is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, TCM, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.

Is The Secret of My Success on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Secret of My Success is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is The Secret of My Success in?

The Secret of My Success is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Secret of My Success?

The Secret of My Success runs 1 hours 51 minutes (111 minutes).

What is The Secret of My Success rated?

The Secret of My Success is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 695 ratings.

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