How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Seen it?1967 | 121 min | Comedy, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved How to Marry a Millionaire or The Producers, start here.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 2 hr 1 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1967: an older pace and style.
A young but bright former window cleaner rises to the top of his company by following the advice of a book about ruthless advancement in business.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$3 million worldwide on a $4 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 55K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Swift
- Robert MorseFinch
- Michele LeeRosemary
- Rudy ValleeJ. B. Biggley
- Scooter TeagueBud Frump
- Maureen ArthurHedy
- John MyhersBratt
- Carol WorthingtonLucille Krumholtz
- Kathryn ReynoldsSmitty
- Ruth KobartMiss Jones
- Sammy SmithTwimble / Wally Womper