The Secret of Moonacre (2010): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Secret of Moonacre is a 2010 adventure fantasy film directed by Gabor Csupo, starring Tim Curry, Ioan Gruffudd and Dakota Blue Richards. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $1.8 million worldwide on a $8 million budget. Critics gave it 23% on Rotten Tomatoes.
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- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Gabor Csupo
- Original language
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English - Studio
- E1 Entertainment
- Budget
- $8M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Secret of Moonacre About?
The premise of The Secret of Moonacre without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Thirteen-year-old Maria Merryweather leaves her privileged life in London to discover the secrets of Moonacre Manor, the isolated estate inherited from her eccentric uncle. She finds herself immersed in a land of ancient legends and a bitter rivalry between two warring families. To save her new home from vanishing, Maria must bridge the divide, confront her family’s hidden past, and restore harmony to the valley before it’s too late.
The Secret of Moonacre Themes & Keywords
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- nature
- forest spirit
- monk
- disobedience
- rain
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- greatest fear
- title directed by female
- blinding light
- fairy tale
- underwater scene
- white cat
- shadow demon
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- fairy tale fantasy
- quest adventure
- hand drawn animation
- split screen
- quill pen
- feather
- wolf
- city wall
- scribe
- manuscript
- codex
- oubliette
- rascal
- theft
- vandalism
- fire
- father figure
- abuse
The Secret of Moonacre Cast
Tim Curry leads the cast, with Ioan Gruffudd and Dakota Blue Richards. Directed by Gabor Csupo.
- Director Gabor Csupo
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The Secret of Moonacre Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Secret of Moonacre 23% on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Rotten Tomatoes 23% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 46%
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TMDB 65% User score
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The Secret of Moonacre Plot Summary
What happens in The Secret of Moonacre 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
Maria Merryweather inherits an intriguing tome following her father’s passing: The Ancient Chronicles of Moonacre Valley. In her readings, she learns about the first Moon Princess who received mystical pearls from the moon itself. During the princess’s wedding to a Merryweather, her father, a de Noir, gifts them a black lion, while the groom presents his bride with a unicorn. However, as the princess unveils the pearls, greed overtakes the families.
Full summary
The whole story of The Secret of Moonacre, scene by scene
The Secret of Moonacre Box Office & Budget
The Secret of Moonacre grossed $1.8 million worldwide on a $8 million budget, 23% of what it cost. $676,775 came from the US and Canada and $1.1 million (63%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.8M
23% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $676.8K
- International
- $1.1M
- Budget
- $8M
The Secret of Moonacre Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Secret of Moonacre.
How Well Do You Know The Secret of Moonacre?
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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Who is the main character that inherits Moonacre Manor?
Cars in The Secret of Moonacre
1 car on screen: the 1953 GMC PD 4103.
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1953 GMC PD 4103 Minor role
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The Secret of Moonacre FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Secret of Moonacre, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Secret of Moonacre?
The Secret of Moonacre runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was The Secret of Moonacre released?
The Secret of Moonacre was released on August 12, 2010.
Who directed The Secret of Moonacre?
The Secret of Moonacre was directed by Gabor Csupo.
More films by Gabor Csupo Who is in the cast of The Secret of Moonacre?
The Secret of Moonacre stars Tim Curry, Ioan Gruffudd and Dakota Blue Richards.
How much did The Secret of Moonacre make at the box office?
The Secret of Moonacre grossed $1.8 million worldwide ($676,775 domestic, $1.1 million international) on a budget of $8 million.
How is The Secret of Moonacre rated?
The Secret of Moonacre has 23% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65% on TMDB.
Does The Secret of Moonacre have a post-credit scene?
No. The Secret of Moonacre has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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