The Secret of My Success

1987 • 110 minutes

About this movie

Can a kid from Kansas come to New York to conquer the business world and maneuver his way from the mailroom to the boardroom in a matter of weeks? Michael J. Fox proves it can be done in this very funny lampoon of corporate business life. Fresh out of college, Brantley Foster (Fox) is determined to climb New York's corporate ladder in record time by masquerading as an up-and-coming executive, even though he's really the new mail boy. However, Brantley's plans begin to go awry when the boss's wife falls in love with him and he falls in love with a junior executive, who also happens to be the boss's mistress.

Ratings and reviews

This is totally in my top three favorite movies ever. Great feel-good film, ridiculously implausible but light-hearted fun. Have always loved it and will continue to do so 😊

One of the funniest movies of MJ Fox!!! He sure was the superstar of the 80s. Love this movie, can watch this so many times. The movie is very funny, sexy, stylish, very slick & retro!!

Small town kid excels in new york, finding love and fun on the way