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Secretary

"Assume the position."

September 20, 2002 1h 51m 6.8/10 (1,819 votes)

Originally released in 2002. Secretary is a romance/drama film. directed by Steven Shainberg.

Starring James Spader, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Jeremy Davies

Synopsis

A young woman, recently released from a mental hospital, gets a job as a secretary to a demanding lawyer, where their employer-employee relationship turns into a sexual, sadomasochistic one.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 20, 2002 23 years ago
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Runtime 1h 51m 111 minutes total
User Rating 6.8/10 Good (1,819 votes)
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Budget $4M Production budget
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Box Office $9.3M 2.3x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$4,000,000
Revenue
$9,300,000

Production Companies

  • Slough Pond
  • double A Films
  • TwoPoundBag Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Secretary about?

A young woman, recently released from a mental hospital, gets a job as a secretary to a demanding lawyer, where their employer-employee relationship turns into a sexual, sadomasochistic one.

Who directed Secretary?

Secretary was directed by Steven Shainberg.

How long is Secretary?

Secretary has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).

When was Secretary released?

Secretary was released on September 20, 2002 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Secretary?

The main cast of Secretary includes James Spader, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jeremy Davies, Lesley Ann Warren, Stephen McHattie.

Is Secretary worth watching?

Secretary has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 1,819 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.