The Secret Life of Girls
“Suck Between a Pet Rock and a Hard Place”
Synopsis
15-year-old Natalie, confused to begin with, finds out about her father's affair with one of his students. Refusing to simply stand by and watch her family disintegrate, Natalie takes it upon herself to expose the problem, and in doing so calls into question the family's penchant for denial.
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Linda Hamilton
Ruby Sanford
Eugene Levy
Hugh Sanford
Majandra Delfino
Natalie Sanford
Meagan Good
Kay
Kate Vernon
Kay (Age 40)
Aeryk Egan
Jim Sanford
Andrew Ducote
Andy
Keith Bogart
Theo Howard
Leor Livneh Hackel
Monte
Vyto Ruginis
Daniel
Bonnie Dickenson
Anne
Phyllis Avery
Owl Lady
Joanne Baron
Registrar
Kimberly Beck
Mrs. Buchinsky
Dusty Kay
Mr. Buchinsky
Alex Thomas
Bob
Patrick Renna
Patrick
Tommy Parada
Frat Member #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
Seattle International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 30, 2001
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Holly Goldberg Sloan
- Screenplay & Story
- Holly Goldberg Sloan
- Original Score
- Andrew Gross
- Original Title
- The Secret Life of Girls
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Overseas FilmGroup
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Holly Goldberg Sloan
Holly Goldberg Sloan
Andrew Gross
Ralf D. Bode
Shawna Callahan
Ron Burkle, Mark Borman
Department Leadership Roster
Holly Goldberg Sloan
Director
Ben Woolverton
Production Design
Andrew Gross
Original Music Composer
Shawna Callahan
Editor
Holly Goldberg Sloan
Writer
Anne Herlihy
Costume Design
Mark Borman
Producer
Ralf D. Bode
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Secret Life of Girls
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Secret Life of Girls about?
15-year-old Natalie, confused to begin with, finds out about her father's affair with one of his students. Refusing to simply stand by and watch her family disintegrate, Natalie takes it upon herself to expose the problem, and in doing so calls into question the family's penchant for denial.
Who directed The Secret Life of Girls?
The Secret Life of Girls was directed by Holly Goldberg Sloan.
Who stars in The Secret Life of Girls?
The principal cast of The Secret Life of Girls includes Linda Hamilton, Eugene Levy, Majandra Delfino, Meagan Good, Kate Vernon.
When was The Secret Life of Girls released and how long is it?
The Secret Life of Girls was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Secret Life of Girls?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Secret Life of Girls was composed by Andrew Gross.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Secret Life of Girls?
The Secret Life of Girls holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).