1987 · movie · PG-13 · 1h 51m
The Secret of My Success
There's no such thing as an overnight success. Brantley Foster took two weeks.
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Yes. The Secret of My Success (1987) is streaming on Netflix in the US.
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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.
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How we got to 66.8
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| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 6.5/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 30 | none |
The Secret of My Success: common questions
Is The Secret of My Success on Netflix?
Yes. The Secret of My Success (1987) is streaming on Netflix in the US.
Where can I watch The Secret of My Success?
The Secret of My Success (1987) is included with a Netflix subscription in the US.
Is The Secret of My Success worth watching?
It scores 66.8/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in B-tier: worth it.
How long is The Secret of My Success?
The Secret of My Success runs 1h 51m (111 minutes).
What is The Secret of My Success rated?
The Secret of My Success is rated PG-13 in the US.
Who is in The Secret of My Success?
The Secret of My Success stars Michael J. Fox, Helen Slater, Richard Jordan, Margaret Whitton.
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Availability last verified September 22, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.