My Favorite Year
"The year the dreams came true."
Originally released in 1982. My Favorite Year is a comedy/drama film. directed by Richard Benjamin.
Starring Peter O'Toole, Mark Linn-Baker, and Jessica Harper
Synopsis
Fledgling comic Benjy Stone can't believe his luck when his childhood hero, the swashbuckling matinee idol Alan Swann, gets booked to appear on the variety show he writes for. But when Swann arrives, he fails to live up to his silver screen image. Instead, he's a drunken womanizer who suffers from stage fright. Benjy is assigned to look after him before the show, and it's all he can do to keep his former idol from going completely off the rails.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 1, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (116 votes)
Budget
$7.9M
Production budget
Box Office
$20.1M
2.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $7,900,000
- Revenue
- $20,123,620
Production Companies
- Brooksfilms
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is My Favorite Year about?
Fledgling comic Benjy Stone can't believe his luck when his childhood hero, the swashbuckling matinee idol Alan Swann, gets booked to appear on the variety show he writes for. But when Swann arrive...
Who directed My Favorite Year?
My Favorite Year was directed by Richard Benjamin.
How long is My Favorite Year?
My Favorite Year has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was My Favorite Year released?
My Favorite Year was released on October 1, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in My Favorite Year?
The main cast of My Favorite Year includes Peter O'Toole, Mark Linn-Baker, Jessica Harper, Joseph Bologna, Bill Macy.
Is My Favorite Year worth watching?
My Favorite Year has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 116 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.