My Favorite Year(1982)
The year the dreams came true.
My Favorite Year 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.
My Favorite Year (1982) is a comedy and drama film directed by Richard Benjamin, released on October 1, 1982 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Peter O'Toole, Mark Linn-Baker, Jessica Harper and Joseph Bologna. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 121 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Benjamin
- Writers:
- Norman Steinberg, Dennis Palumbo, Dennis Palumbo
- Producers:
- Joel Chernoff, Michael Gruskoff
- Cinematographer:
- Gerald Hirschfeld
- Composer:
- Ralph Burns
- Production:
- Brooksfilms, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $7,900,000
- Revenue:
- $20,123,620
- Status:
- Released
My Favorite Year (1982) Trailer
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My Favorite Year Cast & Crew
Main cast
Peter O'Toole
as Alan Swann
Mark Linn-Baker
as Benjy Stone
Jessica Harper
as K.C. Downing
Joseph Bologna
as King Kaiser
Bill Macy
as Sy Benson
Lainie Kazan
as Belle Carroca
Anne DeSalvo
as Alice Miller
Basil Hoffman
as Herb Lee
Lou Jacobi
as Uncle Morty
Adolph Green
as Leo Silver
Tony DiBenedetto
as Alfie Bumbacelli
George Wyner
as Myron Fein
Key crew
Directed by Richard Benjamin, written by Norman Steinberg, Dennis Palumbo and Dennis Palumbo, produced by Joel Chernoff and Michael Gruskoff.
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My Favorite Year Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 121 ratings.
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My Favorite Year – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch My Favorite Year online?
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My Favorite Year (1982) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in My Favorite Year?
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The main cast of My Favorite Year (1982) includes Peter O'Toole, Mark Linn-Baker, Jessica Harper, Joseph Bologna and Bill Macy. The film was directed by Richard Benjamin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was My Favorite Year released?
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My Favorite Year was released on October 1, 1982 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is My Favorite Year worth watching?
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My Favorite Year (1982) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 121 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for My Favorite Year?
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