Movie

The Secret of My Success

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

★ 6.5(703)19871h 51m

The Secret of My Success is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video in Spain. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 25 July 2026.

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Director: Herbert Ross
Release date: 1987-04-10
Runtime: 1h 51m
Language: English
Box office: $110,996,879
Budget: $12,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures

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About The Secret of My Success

The Secret of My Success is a 1987 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Herbert Ross, starring Michael J. Fox, Helen Slater and Richard Jordan. It has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 703 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Secret of My Success in Spain — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Michael J. Fox

Brantley Foster aka Carlton Whitfield

Helen Slater

Christy Wills

Richard Jordan

Howard Prescott

Margaret Whitton

Vera Prescott

John Pankow

Fred Melrose

Christopher Murney

Barney Rattigan

Gerry Bamman

Art Thomas

Fred Gwynne

Donald Davenport

Carol Ann Susi

Jean

Elizabeth Franz

Grace Foster

Drew Snyder

Burt Foster

Susan Kellermann

Maureen

Themes & keywords

new york citydual identitymistake in personsuccesswealthcorporate downsizingworkplace romancecollege graduatecorporate ladderoffice buildinghilariousromanticamusedcountry boy moves to big city

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Secret of My Success in Spain?+

In Spain, The Secret of My Success is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Secret of My Success on Netflix?+

The Secret of My Success is not on Netflix in Spain right now.

How long is The Secret of My Success?+

The Secret of My Success has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

Who stars in The Secret of My Success?+

The Secret of My Success stars Michael J. Fox, Helen Slater, Richard Jordan, Margaret Whitton and John Pankow.

When did The Secret of My Success come out?+

The Secret of My Success is a 1987 movie directed by Herbert Ross.

What genre is The Secret of My Success?+

The Secret of My Success is Comedy film.

Who directed The Secret of My Success?+

The Secret of My Success was directed by Herbert Ross.