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Movie Info

Release Date: September 20, 2002
Runtime: 111 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (5)
Genres:
Drama Comedy Romance
Budget: $4,000,000
Revenue: $9,300,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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77%
Tomatometer
63
63/100
Metacritic
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6.8/10
TMDB
1,861 votes
⭐
6.9/10
IMDb
109,103 votes
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Secretary

2002

"Bound by desire, liberated through submission."

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Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 4/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Budget: $4,000,000
Revenue: $9,300,000
Profit $5,300,000
ROI +132.5% (2.3x)

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Cast of Secretary

Jeremy Davies as Peter in Secretary
Jeremy Davies
Peter
Lesley Ann Warren as Joan Holloway in Secretary
Lesley Ann Warren
Joan Holloway

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Keywords

#suicide 75 #lawyer 57 #hospital 55 #sadomasochism 6 #bdsm 6 #clerk 6 #secretary 5 #fetish 3 #cutting 2 #workplace romance 2 #kinky 2 #pantyhose 1 #typewriter 1

Trivia & Fun Facts about Secretary

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  • The film was shot primarily in New York City, with various locations selected to enhance the story's blend of intimacy and professionalism.

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  • James Spader, who plays the role of the lawyer, was known for his interest in portraying complex characters, which added depth to his portrayal of the dominant figure in the film.

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  • The typewriter used by Maggie Gyllenhaal's character is a vintage model, symbolizing her character's journey from confinement to liberation through her work.

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  • One of the film's notable features is its use of a whimsical soundtrack, which contrasts the serious themes of the narrative and adds an unexpected layer of humor.

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  • During a scene where Gyllenhaal's character is typing, a visible mistake occurs as the text on the page does not match what she is typing, indicating a continuity error.

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  • The film explores themes of power dynamics, similar to other films in the romantic drama genre, but it stands out for its frank portrayal of BDSM within a mainstream context.

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  • There is a subtle visual reference to 'The Graduate' in a scene where the characters are at a party, echoing the themes of unconventional relationships found in both films.

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