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The Secret Woman

2026Movie1 h 59 minPG-13

DramaThriller
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Metacritic–4.8Rotten Tomatoes40%45%

A melancholic, intriguing drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

After discovering she has a family and a shipping empire, a woman with amnesia returns to a wealthy and seemingly perfect past to uncover why she left.

Feels like

  • Psychological Mystery Thriller
  • Amnesia Narrative
  • High-Society Drama
  • Family Secrets Unveiled
  • Melancholic Atmosphere
  • Character-Driven Investigation
  • Class Disparity Themes
  • Slow-Burn Suspense
  • Realistic Scandinavian Noir

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Barbara Topsøe-Rothenborg
Written by
Anders Frithiof August, Anna Ekberg, Barbara Topsøe-Rothenborg
Produced by
Marcella Lindstad Dichmann
Music by
Aramis Silvereke, Alexander Westlund, Elvin Matz

Everyone

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Facts

August 28, 2026 · 1 h 59 min · PG-13

Released
August 28, 2026
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Mystery
Original language
Danish
Made in
Denmark
Available in
131 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Secret Woman?"

Questions about The Secret Woman

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Where can I stream The Secret Woman?

Netflix

In the United States, The Secret Woman streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is The Secret Woman worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 6 and Rotten Tomatoes 40%). Audiences rate it higher (51 out of 100) than critics (40).

Is The Secret Woman okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is The Secret Woman in English?

Danish

No, it was made in Danish.