Maddie's Secret
Synopsis
A plucky dishwasher leaps to viral superstardom at a trendy food content creation company. While her life seems picturesque — complete with an adoring husband, ride-or-die best friend and a cupboard full of woman-owned ethically-sourced chili crisp to boot — mounting professional pressures threaten to reawaken a hidden secret from her troubled past.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-05-06
Top Cast
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John Early
Maddie Ralph
Kate Berlant
Deena
Eric Rahill
Jake
Kristen Johnston
Beverlee Ralph
Claudia O'Doherty
Emily
Conner O'Malley
Zach
Vanessa Bayer
Julie
Chris Bauer
Dr. Kronenfeld
Nate Varrone
Dan
Harris Mayersohn
Burger Boy
Ruby McCollister
Brittany
Kip Reynolds
Juggler
Neil Wachs
Homeless Man
Gordon Landenberger
Kyle
Synmia Rosine
Gourmaybe Chef #1
Rosie Ruel
Gourmaybe Chef #2
Danielle Polanco
Nina
Christine Medrano
Hostess
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 42 DaysSydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 19, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 31, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Early
- Screenplay & Story
- John Early
- Original Score
- Michael A. Hesslein
- Original Title
- Maddie's Secret
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Unapologetic Projects, Dweck Productions, Whetstone Pictures, Dogma 3000, Third Place Productions, Radish Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Early
John Early
Michael A. Hesslein
Max Lakner
Danny Scharar
Luca Intili, Harris Mayersohn, Tyler Boehm, Chris Quintos Cathcart, John Early
Department Leadership Roster
Luca Intili
Producer
John Early
Director
John Early
Writer
Harris Mayersohn
Producer
John Early
Producer
Max Lakner
Director of Photography
Gordon Landenberger
Production Design
Kimme Aaberg
Costume Design
Izzy Heller
Costume Design
Danny Scharar
Editor
Michael A. Hesslein
Original Music Composer
Olivia Salinas
Stunt Coordinator
Dylan Vandenberg
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maddie's Secret
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What is Maddie's Secret about?
A plucky dishwasher leaps to viral superstardom at a trendy food content creation company. While her life seems picturesque — complete with an adoring husband, ride-or-die best friend and a cupboard full of woman-owned ethically-sourced chili crisp to boot — mounting professional pressures threaten to reawaken a hidden secret from her troubled past.
Who directed Maddie's Secret?
Maddie's Secret was directed by John Early.
Who stars in Maddie's Secret?
The principal cast of Maddie's Secret includes John Early, Kate Berlant, Eric Rahill, Kristen Johnston, Claudia O'Doherty.
When was Maddie's Secret released and how long is it?
Maddie's Secret was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Maddie's Secret?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Maddie's Secret was composed by Michael A. Hesslein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Maddie's Secret?
Maddie's Secret holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).