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The Secret She Kept

2016·Movie
1h 25min·NR
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes–40%

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The Secret She Kept fingerprint

No humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Romantic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance8
  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition6
  • Music Centrality6
  • Cinematography5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Do You Ever Truly Know the One You Love?

Based on ReShonda Tate Billingsley's novel of the same name, The Secret She Kept, a successful magazine executive marries a driven lawyer, who's on the cusp of a major promotion, only to discover that his wife is severely bi-polar. The movie explores the meaning of love and the vow of "in sickness and in health."
Marital DramaMental Health FocusRelationship ChallengesEmotional & IntenseBipolar Disorder PortrayalContemporary RealismLove & CommitmentThought-ProvokingCharacter-Study

Crew

Directed by:
Alton Glass
Written by:
Rhonda Baraka

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Secret She Kept

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Where can I stream The Secret She Kept legally?

PeacockPlexPeacock Premium+Tubi TV

The Secret She Kept is included with a subscription to Peacock and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Secret She Kept worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Secret She Kept rated?

NRDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is The Secret She Kept?

1 h 25 min

The Secret She Kept runs 1 h 25 min.

What language is The Secret She Kept in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Secret She Kept?

5AUCAINMXUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Secret She Kept in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.