Movie

The Secret Heart

“You'll share the intimate secrets of an amazing love affair!”

★ 6.5(10)19461h 37m

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Good to know

Director: Robert Z. Leonard
Release date: 1946-12-25
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: English
Box office: $2,657,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

About The Secret Heart

The Secret Heart is a 1946 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Robert Z. Leonard, starring Claudette Colbert, Walter Pidgeon and June Allyson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 10 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Secret Heart in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Penny Addams lives in a constant state of depression stemming from the trauma of her father's death when she was just a young girl. Her brother, Chase, and stepmother, Lee, work to help Penny process her grief through psychotherapy and revisiting their past, but only the revelation of long-buried family secrets -- including her mother's secret lover and the true nature of her father's death -- can bring Penny out of her intense despair.

Cast

Claudette Colbert

Lee Addams

Walter Pidgeon

Chris Matthews

June Allyson

Penny Addams

Lionel Barrymore

Dr. Rossiger

Robert Sterling

Chase N. Addams

Marshall Thompson

Brandon Reynolds

Elizabeth Patterson

Mrs. Stover

Richard Derr

Larry Addams

Patricia Medina

Kay Burns

Eily Malyon

Miss Hunter

Anne Lacey

Penny as a Child

Dwayne Hickman

Chase as a Child

Themes & keywords

parent child relationshipalcoholismstepparent stepchild relationship

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Secret Heart in Japan?+

The Secret Heart is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Japan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Secret Heart on Netflix?+

The Secret Heart is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How long is The Secret Heart?+

The Secret Heart has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in The Secret Heart?+

The Secret Heart stars Claudette Colbert, Walter Pidgeon, June Allyson, Lionel Barrymore and Robert Sterling.

When did The Secret Heart come out?+

The Secret Heart is a 1946 movie directed by Robert Z. Leonard.

What genre is The Secret Heart?+

The Secret Heart is Drama film.

Who directed The Secret Heart?+

The Secret Heart was directed by Robert Z. Leonard.