Where can I watch My Favorite Year (1982)?

In US, My Favorite Year is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is My Favorite Year worth watching?

My Favorite Year holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in My Favorite Year?

My Favorite Year stars Peter O'Toole, Mark Linn-Baker, Jessica Harper, Joseph Bologna and Bill Macy.

When was My Favorite Year released?

My Favorite Year was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.

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My Favorite Year (1982): cast, story & where to watch

1982 · Film · ★ 6.9

Released in 1982, My Favorite Year is a comedy and drama film directed by Richard Benjamin, running about 92 minutes. “The year the dreams came true.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s 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 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.

Who’s in it. My Favorite Year stars Peter O'Toole as Alan Swann, Mark Linn-Baker as Benjy Stone, Jessica Harper as K.C. Downing and Joseph Bologna as King Kaiser, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, My Favorite Year has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $20.1M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Favorite Year page.

If you liked it. Fans of My Favorite Year tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch My Favorite Year (1982)?: In US, My Favorite Year is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is My Favorite Year worth watching?: My Favorite Year holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in My Favorite Year?: My Favorite Year stars Peter O'Toole, Mark Linn-Baker, Jessica Harper, Joseph Bologna and Bill Macy.
When was My Favorite Year released?: My Favorite Year was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.