My Favorite Year
1982, English. Directed by Richard Benjamin.
The year the dreams came true.
Fledgling comic Benjy Stone can't believe his luck when his childhood hero, the swashbuckling matinee idol Alan Swann, gets booked to appear on the variety show he writes for. But when Swann arrives, he fails to live up to his silver screen image. Instead, he's a drunken womanizer who suffers from stage fright. Benjy is assigned to look after him before the show, and it's all he can do to keep his former idol from going completely off the rails.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 123 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch My Favorite Year
My Favorite Year isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Richard BenjaminDirector
- Peter O'TooleAlan Swann
- Mark Linn-BakerBenjy Stone
- Jessica HarperK.C. Downing
- Joseph BolognaKing Kaiser
- Bill MacySy Benson
- Lainie KazanBelle Carroca
- Anne DeSalvoAlice Miller
- Basil HoffmanHerb Lee
- Lou JacobiUncle Morty
- Adolph GreenLeo Silver
- Tony DiBenedettoAlfie Bumbacelli
- George WynerMyron Fein
Details
- Released
- 1 October 1982
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Norman Steinberg, Dennis Palumbo
- Budget
- $7.9M
- Box office
- $20M
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My Favorite Year: quick answers
Is My Favorite Year worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 123 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is My Favorite Year?
My Favorite Year runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does My Favorite Year have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for My Favorite Year. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
My Favorite Year parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
My Favorite Year is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is My Favorite Year on?
My Favorite Year isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like My Favorite Year?
If you liked My Favorite Year, try Book of Love, Stan & Ollie, Next Stop, Greenwich Village.
Who directed My Favorite Year?
My Favorite Year (1982) was directed by Richard Benjamin and stars Peter O'Toole, Mark Linn-Baker, Jessica Harper.