The Secret
2007, French. Directed by Vincent Perez.
Husband, wife, and daughter have moved from Boston to Williamstown. At 16, Samantha treats her mother shabbily, but when the two of them are in a horrific car crash, the mother wills Sam to live, somehow losing her own life while her spirit enters Sam.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 85 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Secret
The Secret isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 October 2007.
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Cast & crew
- Vincent PerezDirector
- David DuchovnyDr. Benjamin Marris
- Olivia ThirlbySamantha Marris
- Lili TaylorHannah Marris
- Millie TresierraLindsay Porter
- Trisha LaFacheTaylor
- Laurence LeboeufAmelia
- Kathleen MackeyGothic Librarian
- Corey SevierJustin
- Brendan Sexton IIIEthan
- Jane WheelerMaggie Adams
- Ashley SpringerIan
- Nicole BraberFemale Patient
Details
- Released
- 10 October 2007
- Original title
- Si j'étais toi
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- Ann Cherkis
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News & fan talk
What The Secret is based on
The Secret is based on Naoko, a 1998 movie by Keigo Higashino.
Movie · 1998
Naoko
By Keigo Higashino
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The Secret: quick answers
Is The Secret worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 85 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Secret?
The Secret runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does The Secret have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Secret. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Secret parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Secret is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Secret on?
The Secret isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 October 2007. (Checked 4 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Secret?
If you liked The Secret, try Regretting You, Winter's Tale, The Best of Me.
Who directed The Secret?
The Secret (2007) was directed by Vincent Perez and stars David Duchovny, Olivia Thirlby, Lili Taylor.
What is The Secret based on?
The Secret is based on Naoko, a 1998 movie by Keigo Higashino.