Name: A Secret Love
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2020-04-06
Duration: 1 h 22 min
Cast: Terry Donahue, Pat Henschel, Diana Bolan, Kim Donahue, Tammy Donahue

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Amid shifting times, two women kept their decades-long love a secret. But coming out later in life comes with its own set of challenges.

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Directed by: Chris Bolan
Written by: Alexa L. Fogel, Chris Bolan, Brendan Mason
Produced by: Ryan Murphy, Alexa L. Fogel, Brendan Mason
Music by: Duncan Thum

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April 6, 2020 · 1 h 22 min · Documentary

Released: April 6, 2020
Runtime: 1 h 22 min
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 131 countries

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Where can I stream A Secret Love?

Netflix

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

Is A Secret Love worth watching?

83

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Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 77).

Is A Secret Love okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

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

Is A Secret Love plot-driven or character-driven?

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