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The Secret

2007Movie1 h 32 minR

62

DecentGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

A moving, cathartic drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Husband, wife, and daughter have moved from Boston to Williamstown. At 16, Samantha treats her mother shabbily, but when the two of them are in a horrific car crash, the mother wills Sam to live, somehow losing her own life while her spirit enters Sam.

Feels like

Body Swap
Mother-Daughter Relationship
Emotional Drama
Coming-of-Age
Family Dynamics
Small Town Setting
Supernatural Elements
Heartwarming
Bittersweet

Crew

Directed by: Vincent Perez
Written by: Keigo Higashino, Ann Cherkis
Produced by: Luc Besson
Music by: Nathaniel Méchaly

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Facts

October 10, 2007 · 1 h 32 min · R

Released: October 10, 2007
Runtime: 1 h 32 min
Age rating: R
Genres: Drama, Romance
Original language: French
Also spoken: English
Made in: Canada
Available in: 13 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Secret?"

Questions about The Secret

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Secret?

In the United States, The Secret streams on Hoopla. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is The Secret worth watching?

62

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.2).

Is The Secret okay for kids?

R

Yes: it's rated R in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Secret good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Secret plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Secret in English?

FrenchEnglish

No, it was made in French, with some English.