The Secret
Si j'étais toi
Synopsis
Husband, wife, and daughter have moved from Boston to Williamstown. At 16, Samantha treats her mother shabbily, but when the two of them are in a horrific car crash, the mother wills Sam to live, somehow losing her own life while her spirit enters Sam.
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The Secret Trailer (HD - Best Quality)
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-05-28
Top Cast
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David Duchovny
Dr. Benjamin Marris
Olivia Thirlby
Samantha Marris
Lili Taylor
Hannah Marris
Millie Tresierra
Lindsay Porter
Trisha LaFache
Taylor
Laurence Leboeuf
Amelia
Kathleen Mackey
Gothic Librarian
Corey Sevier
Justin
Brendan Sexton III
Ethan
Jane Wheeler
Maggie Adams
Ashley Springer
Ian
Nicole Braber
Female Patient
Trent Pardy
Ski Shop Salesman
Julian Tassielli
ICU Doctor
Babs Chula
Psychiatrist
Joanna Noyes
Elizabeth - Hannah's Mother
Jay Brazeau
Doug Sullivan
Peter MacNeill
Dr. Christopher Bray
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 12, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincent Perez
- Screenplay & Story
- Ann Cherkis
- Original Score
- Nathaniel Méchaly
- Original Title
- Si j'étais toi
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- EuropaCorp
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincent Perez
Ann Cherkis, Keigo Higashino
Nathaniel Méchaly
Paul Sarossy
Luc Besson
Department Leadership Roster
Ann Cherkis
Screenplay
Vincent Perez
Director
Luc Besson
Producer
Paul Sarossy
Director of Photography
Nathaniel Méchaly
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Secret
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What is The Secret about?
Husband, wife, and daughter have moved from Boston to Williamstown. At 16, Samantha treats her mother shabbily, but when the two of them are in a horrific car crash, the mother wills Sam to live, somehow losing her own life while her spirit enters Sam.
Who directed The Secret?
The Secret was directed by Vincent Perez.
Who stars in The Secret?
The principal cast of The Secret includes David Duchovny, Olivia Thirlby, Lili Taylor, Millie Tresierra, Trisha LaFache.
When was The Secret released and how long is it?
The Secret was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Secret?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Secret was composed by Nathaniel Méchaly.
Is The Secret based on a book or true story?
The Secret is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Keigo Higashino".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Secret?
The Secret holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).