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A Secret (2008): Ratings & Box Office

A Secret (2008) movie poster

A Secret is a 2008 war drama. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $16.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 72 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$16.5M
Metascore
72
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A Secret (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Genres
Drama , War
Original language
English
After the credits
Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
The story

What Is A Secret About?

The premise of A Secret without spoilers.

In post-war Paris, a young Jewish boy constructs a comforting fantasy about his family. His carefully built world is shattered on his fifteenth birthday when he discovers a shocking truth about his parents' experiences during the Holocaust and their hidden connection to that tragic period. The revelation forces him to confront a painful past and re-evaluate his identity and his family’s history.

A Secret Themes & Keywords

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Ratings

A Secret Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave A Secret 72 on Metacritic.

Box office

A Secret Box Office

A Secret grossed $16.5 million worldwide. $623,558 came from the US and Canada and $15.9 million (96%) from the rest of the world.

2008 box office

Worldwide gross

$16.5M

US & Canada
$623.6K
International
$15.9M
US & Canada 4% Rest of the world 96%
Videos

A Secret Trailers & Videos

The teaser of A Secret.

Cars

Cars in A Secret

1 car on screen: the Volkswagen Jetta A4 Typ 1J.

  • Volkswagen Jetta A4 Typ 1J in A Secret Volkswagen Jetta A4 Typ 1J Important role

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FAQ

A Secret FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of A Secret, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Secret?

A Secret runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was A Secret released?

A Secret was released on September 5, 2008.

How much did A Secret make at the box office?

A Secret grossed $16.5 million worldwide ($623,558 domestic, $15.9 million international).

How is A Secret rated?

A Secret has 72 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.

Does A Secret have a post-credit scene?

Yes. A Secret has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.

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