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The Secret of My Success

1987 · Movie · PG-13 · 111 min · ★ 6.5 · 44% critics

Comedy

A well-educated newcomer from Kansas heads to New York with big dreams, only to find opportunities and dating are tougher than expected. After a visit to his wealthy company-running uncle, he lands a job in the mail room and tries to rise fast in the corporate world.

Also known as The Secret of My Succe$s

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Details
Years
1987
Release date
1987-04-10
Language
English
Rated
PG-13
Runtime
111 min
Critic score
44/100
TMDB rating
6.5/10 (695 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this slick 80s corporate comedy if you want fast fun and an optimistic rags-to-office vibe; Not for you if you dislike dated humor or need a more believable workplace setup, and you may prefer something like Doc Hollywood instead.

Pros: 80s energy; lead charm; entertaining pace | Cons: dated feel; uneven laughs; unrealistic premise

Themes

  • new york city
  • dual identity
  • mistake in person
  • success
  • wealth
  • corporate downsizing
  • workplace romance
  • college graduate
  • corporate ladder
  • office building
  • hilarious
  • romantic
  • +2 more

Cast & crew

Directed by Herbert Ross