The Secret Life of John Chapman
1976, English. Directed by David Lowell Rich.
The true story of John Chapman, a college president who took a sabbatical and went out and got a job as a general laborer, to try to experience life outside his well-ordered but insulated college environment.
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 27 December 1976
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Albert Ruben
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What The Secret Life of John Chapman is based on
The Secret Life of John Chapman is based on a true story.
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The Secret Life of John Chapman runs 75 minutes (1h 15m).
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The Secret Life of John Chapman is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Secret Life of John Chapman on?
The Secret Life of John Chapman isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 December 1976. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Secret Life of John Chapman?
If you liked The Secret Life of John Chapman, try The Assault, Mansfield Park, The Christmas Shoes.
Who directed The Secret Life of John Chapman?
The Secret Life of John Chapman (1976) was directed by David Lowell Rich and stars Ralph Waite, Susan Anspach, John Aylward.
What is The Secret Life of John Chapman based on?
The Secret Life of John Chapman is based on a true story.