A deeply moving, melancholic romance movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout performances and characters.
Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly
Skip it if you want fast pacing
Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.
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GoodWatch score 62December 15, 2005 · 1 h 55 min · NR
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In the United States, The Secret Life of Words streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 6 other countries.
Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 68).
Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.
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