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

I'm glad to see Google picked this title up. If you grew up in the 80s, and like Michael J. Fox's work, then this is definititely the movie to have. If only it were this easy to move up the corporate ladder.

One of the best movies off the 80s hands down!!! And seeing this at the theater as a 13 year old it was adventurous and motivationa... Michael J Fox one of my favorite actors and I got much love and respect for you!!!!

One of my top 3 favorite movies. Yes, it's cheesy, but the cheese is good. Music by David Foster is also great.