The Secret of My Success
1987, English. Directed by Herbert Ross.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 730 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Secret of My Success
The Secret of My Success isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Herbert RossDirector
- Michael J. FoxBrantley Foster aka Carlton Whitfield
- Helen SlaterChristy Wills
- Richard JordanHoward Prescott
- Margaret WhittonVera Prescott
- John PankowFred Melrose
- Christopher MurneyBarney Rattigan
- Gerry BammanArt Thomas
- Fred GwynneDonald Davenport
- Carol Ann SusiJean
- Elizabeth FranzGrace Foster
- Drew SnyderBurt Foster
- Susan KellermannMaureen
Details
- Released
- 10 April 1987
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jim Cash, Jack Epps Jr., AJ Carothers
- Budget
- $12M
- Box office
- $111M
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The Secret of My Success: quick answers
Is The Secret of My Success worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 730 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Secret of My Success?
The Secret of My Success runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Does The Secret of My Success have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Secret of My Success. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Secret of My Success parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Secret of My Success is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Secret of My Success on?
The Secret of My Success isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Secret of My Success?
If you liked The Secret of My Success, try Thunderstruck, Taking Care of Business, The Importance of Being Earnest.
Who directed The Secret of My Success?
The Secret of My Success (1987) was directed by Herbert Ross and stars Michael J. Fox, Helen Slater, Richard Jordan.