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The Secret of Moonacre

2009·Movie
1h 43min·PG
41
WeakGoodWatch score

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Big heart, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Fantasy, growing up, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

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About

A magical journey begins.

When 13 year old Maria Merryweather's father dies, leaving her orphaned and homeless, she is forced to leave her luxurious London life to go and live with Sir Benjamin, an eccentric uncle she didn't know she had, at the mysterious Moonacre Manor.
Enchanting FantasyWhimsical AdventureFamily-FriendlyComing-of-Age StoryMagical RealismOld-Fashioned CharmHidden SecretsAtmospheric SettingCharacter-DrivenHopeful Narrative

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Secret of Moonacre legally?

The Secret of Moonacre is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Secret of Moonacre worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42/100 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 23%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Secret of Moonacre rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is The Secret of Moonacre?

1 h 43 min

The Secret of Moonacre runs 1 h 43 min.

Is The Secret of Moonacre based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Secret of Moonacre?

Critics23
Audiences59

Not quite. Audiences rate The Secret of Moonacre higher (59) than critics (23). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Secret of Moonacre a box office hit?

Budget$32 million
Box office$7 million

No. It cost about $32 million to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 22% of its budget.

What language is The Secret of Moonacre in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia, France, Hungary, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Secret of Moonacre?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Secret of Moonacre in 24 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Secret of Moonacre use?

MacGuffinHeel–Face TurnDamsel in DistressChildhood Friend RomanceHeartwarming OrphanYouthful FrecklesRed-Headed HeroMay–December RomanceGigantic MoonFood PornMeaningful NameEstablishing Character Momentand 34 more

TV Tropes lists 46 storytelling tropes for The Secret of Moonacre, including MacGuffin, Heel–Face Turn, Damsel in Distress.