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The Flower of My Secret

1995Movie1 h 46 minR

DramaRomance
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic757.3Rotten Tomatoes86%76%

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

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Story

Every woman has a secret...

Middle-aged romance author Leo writes under a pseudonym, since she despises her own work. At home, her husband, who works overseas, is distant both physically and emotionally. As she reevaluates her life and writing, Leo is led to an unexpected relationship with Ángel, a sensitive newspaper editor.

Feels like

  • Spanish Cinema
  • Melodramatic Romance
  • Midlife Crisis
  • Writer's Journey
  • Emotional Turmoil
  • Secret Identity
  • Complex Relationships
  • Character-Driven
  • Introspective

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Pedro Almodóvar
Written by
Pedro Almodóvar, Dorothy Parker
Produced by
Esther García
Music by
Alberto Iglesias

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 22, 1995 · 1 h 46 min · R

Released
September 22, 1995
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Spanish
Also spoken
French
Made in
France, Spain
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$19 million
Available in
37 countries

Q&A

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

Questions about The Flower of My Secret

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Flower of My Secret?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Flower of My Secret from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 23 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Flower of My Secret worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 75).

Is The Flower of My Secret good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Flower of My Secret plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Was The Flower of My Secret a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$19 million

Yes: it cost about $5 million to make and earned $19 million worldwide, 4.2 times its budget.

Is The Flower of My Secret in English?

SpanishFrench

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