Every Secret Thing

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Every Secret Thing

R

2015

1h 33m

Crime

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

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When a 3-year-old girl goes missing, a detective revisits a crime committed by two once-underage perpetrators who were recently released from custody.

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Critics Consensus

Every Secret Thing has a sterling pedigree both on and off the screen, yet all that talent adds up to little more than a listless, predictable thriller.

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Rex Reed

Observer

May 20, 2015

2/4

It's described as a smart, suspenseful psychological thriller, but there's nothing smart about it, and as an alleged thriller, when the mysteries are explained in a twist finale, it could use a psychologist of its own.

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Isabella Biedenharn

Entertainment Weekly

May 15, 2015

B

Diane Lane is chilling as Alice's shifty mother, and though some of the "secret things" are Law & Order predictable, other revelations will haunt you for days.

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Scott Marks

San Diego Reader

May 15, 2015

3/5

The mystery-movie-of-the-week premise is buoyed by the evenly detailed performances from the four female leads

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Jim Ross

TAKE ONE Magazine

Feb 13, 2020

Although adeptly acted and featuring a good handling of tone by Berg, she occupies a position of too much observation and not enough visual expression, even if the film's core narrative is engaging.

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Alison Rowat

The Herald (Scotland)

Aug 24, 2018

3/5

It is almost enough to make one forgive the film's flaws, including a melodramatic score that brings the piece uncomfortably close to afternoon TV movie territory at times.

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

May 29, 2017

B-

An unpleasant crime drama.

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Micaila F.

@Micaila Mar 5, 2026

What did I just waste 1 hr and 32 minutes of my life on? Elizabeth Banks and Diane Lane should be ashamed! This movie wasn't even as good as the worst Lifetime movie I've ever seen! The writing was predictable and unpolished, and the acting was sorely lacking. It feels like you're watching the rough concept of a film, but sadly this is their final product. I wouldn't watch it again even if my eyelids were taped open!

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Ana G

@RT76272466 Mar 21, 2025

I just knew that girl was the evil one, she deserved to pay more than she did

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Arya S

@AnyaS Sep 8, 2024

Not as terrible as the other reviews make it seem. Just another sad tale of twisted lives and twisted choices, and a truly horrible mother.

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Alexander H

@AHughes24 Dec 6, 2023

Holy moly is this movie depressing

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Jeremy H

@hansonink85 Jul 9, 2023

Tragic, Disturbing and Frightening. It will keep you on the edge of your seat. Outstanding cast! Elizabeth Banks is at her best in this role.

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Jeffrey P

@vanillavoodoo1 Jun 25, 2023

two one . to to it, but . Their mods, not mine.

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Synopsis

When a 3-year-old girl goes missing, a detective revisits a crime committed by two once-underage perpetrators who were recently released from custody.

Director: Amy Berg
Producer: Anthony Bregman, Katelyn Howes, Frances McDormand
Screenwriter: Nicole Holofcener
Distributor: Starz Digital Media
Production Co: Hyde Park Entertainment, Merced Media Partners, Likely Story
Rating: R (Some Language|Disturbing Images)
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 15, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 30, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $97.0K
Runtime: 1h 33m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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