Secrets

1933Movie1 h 23 minNR

53
MediocreGoodWatch score
53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Summary

In the 1860s, Mary Marlowe defies her father's wishes to marry a British lord and runs away with clerk John Carlton as he heads West to make his fortune.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Kids
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Directed by
Frank Borzage
Written by
Frances Marion

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Facts

March 16, 1933 · 1 h 23 min · NR

Released
March 16, 1933
Runtime
1 h 23 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, Western
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
27 countries

Tropes

Enemy Eats Your Lunch, Sexy Backless Outfit, Light Feminine and Dark Feminine +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Secrets?"

Questions about Secrets

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Secrets?

In the United States, Secrets streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Fawesome. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Secrets worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6.4).

Is Secrets okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Secrets?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Secrets plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (7 of 10) and character depth (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Secrets use?

Enemy Eats Your LunchSexy Backless OutfitLight Feminine and Dark FeminineThree-Act StructureEstablishing Character MomentNo Peripheral VisionDeath GlareKirk's RockFake FaintThe RustlerElopementHave a Gay Old Timeand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Enemy Eats Your Lunch, Sexy Backless Outfit, and Light Feminine and Dark Feminine.