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Secretary

Seen it?

2002 | 111 min | Romance, Drama, Comedy

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (77% on Rotten Tomatoes), it drew serious awards attention and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Working Girl, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 51 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

A young woman, recently released from a mental hospital, gets a job as a secretary to a demanding lawyer, where their employer-employee relationship turns into a sexual, sadomasochistic one.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    77% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.8 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Independent Spirit Award: Independent Spirit Awards: Best First Screenplay. Also nominated for 1 Golden Globe and 2 more Independent Spirit Awards. Plus 14 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $9 million worldwide on a $4 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 546K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Steven Shainberg

  • James SpaderMr. Grey
  • Maggie GyllenhaalLee Holloway
  • Jeremy DaviesPeter
  • Lesley Ann WarrenJoan Holloway
  • Stephen McHattieBurt Holloway
  • Patrick BauchauDr. Twardon
  • Jessica TuckTricia O'Connor
  • Osgood PerkinsJonathan
  • Amy LocaneLee's Sister
  • Mary JoySylvia