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Secret Things (2004): Ratings & Plot

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Secret Things is a 2004 fantasy drama directed by Jean-Claude Brisseau. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes. Critics gave it 55 on Metacritic.

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Secret Things (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 55m (115 min)
Genres
Drama , Fantasy , Comedy , Romance
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Secret Things About?

The premise of Secret Things without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A rebellious bartender and a sultry stripper join forces, using their charms to infiltrate and dominate the corporate world. Their ambition leads them into a complex web of desire and power, where they become involved with two compelling men: a ruthless executive and a decadent playboy. As they navigate this treacherous landscape, their lives become increasingly intertwined, blurring the lines between business and pleasure.

Secret Things Themes & Keywords

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  • lesbian cunnilingus
  • lifting up dress
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  • unsimulated sex
  • strip club
  • group sex
  • explicit sex
  • erotica
  • deep cleavage
  • female rear nudity
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  • lesbianism
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  • incest
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  • incestuous threesome
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  • sex slave
  • lovesick
  • female topless nudity
  • sexual pleasure
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Crew

The Director of Secret Things

Directed by Jean-Claude Brisseau.

From the director

More from Jean-Claude Brisseau

One more film directed by Jean-Claude Brisseau: The Exterminating Angels.

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Ratings

Secret Things Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Secret Things 55 on Metacritic.

Plot

Secret Things Plot Summary

What happens in Secret Things from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Two young women from Paris, Nathalie (Coralie Revel), a nude dancer at a local bar, and Sandrine (Sabrina Seyvecou), who works as a bartender, devise a plan to ascend the social ladder of the city by moving in together. Their lives take a turbulent turn when the club owner pressures Sandrine to sleep with a paying customer. In a moment of fierce loyalty, Nathalie intervenes, dissuading Sandrine from accepting the degrading offer, but both end up fired and unceremoniously thrown onto the streets.

Full summary

The whole story of Secret Things, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Secret Things?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Cars

Cars in Secret Things

3 cars on screen, including the 1974 Volkswagen Kombi T2 Typ 2 and the 1991 Holden Rodeo TF.

  • 1974 Volkswagen Kombi T2 Typ 2 in Secret Things 1974 Volkswagen Kombi T2 Typ 2 Featured role
  • 1991 Holden Rodeo TF in Secret Things 1991 Holden Rodeo TF Background role
  • International TranStar 4700 in Secret Things International TranStar 4700 Background role

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FAQ

Secret Things FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director

Runtime, release date, director, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Secret Things, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Secret Things?

Secret Things runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

When was Secret Things released?

Secret Things was released on January 2, 2004.

Who directed Secret Things?

Secret Things was directed by Jean-Claude Brisseau.

More films by Jean-Claude Brisseau

How is Secret Things rated?

Secret Things has 55 on Metacritic.

Does Secret Things have a post-credit scene?

No. Secret Things has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Secret Things in?

The original language of Secret Things is French.

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