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The Secret Diary of an Exchange Student (2021): Cast & Ratings

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The Secret Diary of an Exchange Student is a 2021 romantic comedy directed by Bruno Garotti, starring Larissa Manoela as Barbara, Maiara Walsh and Thati Lopes. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes. IMDb users rate it 5.4/10.

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The Secret Diary of an Exchange Student (2021) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Director
Bruno Garotti
Genres
Comedy , Romance
Original language
Portuguese
Studio
Netflix
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Secret Diary of an Exchange Student About?

The premise of The Secret Diary of an Exchange Student without spoilers.

Two Brazilian best friends, Barbara and Thaila, embark on an exchange program, leaving behind the warmth of Brazil for the colder climate of California. Their experiences lead to hilarious cultural misunderstandings and unexpected adventures as they try to adapt to a new environment. Through these challenges, they begin to appreciate the unique charm and opportunities that come with pursuing the American dream.

The Secret Diary of an Exchange Student Themes & Keywords

· 16 tags
  • brazilian abroad
  • brazilian in usa
  • travel
  • friend
  • city
  • love
  • friendship
  • rio de janeiro brazil
  • southeast brazil
  • airport
  • abroad
  • reference to niobium
+4 more
  • new york state
  • au pair
  • airport worker
  • brazilian romcom
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Cast & crew

The Secret Diary of an Exchange Student Cast & Characters

Larissa Manoela leads the cast as Barbara, with Maiara Walsh as Kat and Thati Lopes as Taila. Directed by Bruno Garotti; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Bruno Garotti

More films directed by Bruno Garotti, best-rated first: Rich in Love (Ricos de Amor), An Unforgettable Year – Spring, Confessions of an Invisible Girl and Rich in Love.

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Ratings

The Secret Diary of an Exchange Student Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate The Secret Diary of an Exchange Student 5.4/10.

Videos

The Secret Diary of an Exchange Student Videos

The clip of The Secret Diary of an Exchange Student.

Cars

Cars in The Secret Diary of an Exchange Student

17 cars on screen, including the 2016 BMW X3 F25 and the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan.

All 17 cars
  • 2016 BMW X3 F25 in The Secret Diary of an Exchange Student 2016 BMW X3 F25 Important role
  • 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan in The Secret Diary of an Exchange Student 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan Important role
  • Arctic Cat unknown in The Secret Diary of an Exchange Student Arctic Cat unknown Minor role
  • 2006 Ford Crown Victoria in The Secret Diary of an Exchange Student 2006 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
Details

The Secret Diary of an Exchange Student Also Known As

20 alternative titles, including “Diarios de Intercambio” and “Diários de Intercâmbio”.

Also known as
  • Diarios de Intercambio
  • Diários de Intercâmbio
  • Diario segreto di un viaggio a New York
  • Journal d'une aventure new-yorkaise
  • Jurnalul unei studente în străinătate
  • Pamiętniki studentek z wymiany
  • 교환학생 다이어리
  • 交换生的秘密日记
  • Abenteuer au pair
  • Diarios de un intercambio
  • En utbytesstudents hemliga dagbok
  • Brezilyalı Öğrencinin Gizli Günlüğü
+8 more
  • Дневники студенток по обмену
  • Щоденники студенток за обміном
  • Egy cserediák titkos naplója
  • Tajný deník brazilské studentky
  • יומנה הסודי של סטודנטית זרה
  • Το Ημερολόγιο μιας Βραζιλιάνας Μαθήτριας στη Νέα Υόρκη
  • ヒミツの留学ダイアリー
  • 交換生的秘密日記

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The Secret Diary of an Exchange Student FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Secret Diary of an Exchange Student, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Secret Diary of an Exchange Student?

The Secret Diary of an Exchange Student runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was The Secret Diary of an Exchange Student released?

The Secret Diary of an Exchange Student was released on August 18, 2021.

Who directed The Secret Diary of an Exchange Student?

The Secret Diary of an Exchange Student was directed by Bruno Garotti.

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Who is in the cast of The Secret Diary of an Exchange Student?

The Secret Diary of an Exchange Student stars Larissa Manoela as Barbara, Maiara Walsh as Kat and Thati Lopes as Taila, among 10 credited actors.

How is The Secret Diary of an Exchange Student rated?

The Secret Diary of an Exchange Student has 5.4/10 on IMDb, 65% on TMDB and 2.5/5 on Letterboxd.

Does The Secret Diary of an Exchange Student have a post-credit scene?

No. The Secret Diary of an Exchange Student has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Secret Diary of an Exchange Student in?

The original language of The Secret Diary of an Exchange Student is Portuguese.

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