The Secret Life of Words (2006): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Secret Life of Words is a 2006 drama directed by Isabel Coixet. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes and earned $6.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 55m (115 min)
- Director
- Isabel Coixet
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Good Machine
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Secret Life of Words About?
The premise of The Secret Life of Words without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A compassionate nurse develops an unexpected bond with a man recovering from a devastating oil rig accident. As she tends to his injuries, she finds comfort and strength in his stories and perspective. Through shared moments of quiet reflection, a powerful connection forms between them, offering solace and a renewed sense of hope amidst challenging circumstances.
The Secret Life of Words Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- oil rig
- burn victim
- haunted by the past
- trauma
- loneliness
- blind man
- blindness
- hearing impairment
- pain
- deafness
- love
- nurse patient relationship
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- accident
- female nudity
- burn
- ireland
- suffering
- nurse
- yugoslav wars
- balkan
- unfaithfulness
- northern ireland
- hospital
- father son relationship
- refugee
- torture
- loss of eyesight
- sorrow
- factory worker
- nudity
- patient
- kiss
- adultery
- extramarital affair
- gang bang
- rape
- gun in vagina
- feminist film
- eyesight
- sense of hearing
- man
- holiday
- factory
- cook
- apple
- chicken nugget
- rice
- rescue
- restaurant
- vacation
The Director of The Secret Life of Words
Directed by Isabel Coixet.
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Director Isabel Coixet
More from Isabel Coixet
More films directed by Isabel Coixet, best-rated first: Another Me, The Bookshop, My Life Without Me and Paris, je t'aime.
The Secret Life of Words Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Secret Life of Words 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
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IMDb 7.4 /10
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Metacritic 68 Metascore
User score 7.8
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TMDB 70% User score
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The Secret Life of Words Plot Summary
What happens in The Secret Life of Words from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film explores the delicate psyche of a torture survivor named Hanna, portrayed by Sarah Polley, who is deeply impacted by her harrowing experiences during the Croatian war. Trained as a burn unit nurse, she has undertaken survival counseling in Copenhagen, where her traumatic story was documented by Inge, played by Julie Christie. Struggling with symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, Hanna displays compulsive behaviors, such as meticulously stacking bars of soap, indicative of her troubled mind. Her hearing impairment—being nearly deaf without a hearing aid—adds another layer to her solitude.
Full summary
The whole story of The Secret Life of Words, scene by scene
The Secret Life of Words Box Office
The Secret Life of Words grossed $6.4 million worldwide. $20,678 came from the US and Canada and $6.4 million (100%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$6.4M
- US & Canada
- $20.7K
- International
- $6.4M
The Secret Life of Words Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Secret Life of Words.
How Well Do You Know The Secret Life of Words?
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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What is the name of the main character in 'The Secret Life of Words'?
Cars in The Secret Life of Words
21 cars on screen, including the BMW 3 E36 and the 1994 Ford Transit MkIII.
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1996 BMW 5 E39 Background role
The Secret Life of Words Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “La vida secreta de las palabras” and “La vida secreta de les paraules”.
- Also known as
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- La vida secreta de las palabras
- La vida secreta de les paraules
- Das geheime Leben der Worte
- La vie secrète des mots
- A Vida Secreta das Palavras
- Sanojen salaisuus
- Η Μυστική Ζωή των Λέξεων
- I mystiki zoi ton lexeon
- A szavak titkos élete
- La vita segreta delle parole
- Språkets hemmelige liv
- Zycie ukryte w slowach
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- Тайная жизнь слов
- 言语的秘密生活
- Życie ukryte w słowach
- Tajemství slov
- הסוד שמעבר למילים
- あなたになら言える秘密のこと
- Kelimelerin Gizli Dünyası
- 시크릿 라이프 오브 워즈
- 深心密語
- Таємне життя слів
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The Secret Life of Words FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Secret Life of Words, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Secret Life of Words?
The Secret Life of Words runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was The Secret Life of Words released?
The Secret Life of Words was released on December 15, 2006.
Who directed The Secret Life of Words?
The Secret Life of Words was directed by Isabel Coixet.
More films by Isabel Coixet How much did The Secret Life of Words make at the box office?
The Secret Life of Words grossed $6.4 million worldwide ($20,678 domestic, $6.4 million international).
How is The Secret Life of Words rated?
The Secret Life of Words has 7.4/10 on IMDb, 68 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
Does The Secret Life of Words have a post-credit scene?
No. The Secret Life of Words has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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