Movie

The Secret Life of Words

★ 7.0(230)20051h 55m

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Good to know

Director: Isabel Coixet
Release date: 2005-12-15
Runtime: 1h 55m
Language: English
Budget: $5,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Ireland
Studio: Hotshot Films

The Secret Life of Words — trailer

About The Secret Life of Words

The Secret Life of Words is a 2005 movie in the Romance and Drama genres, directed by Isabel Coixet, starring Sarah Polley, Tim Robbins and Javier Cámara. It has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 230 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Secret Life of Words in Netherlands — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A solitary nurse bonds with a badly burned patient who survived an accident on an oil rig.

Cast

Sarah Polley

Hanna

Tim Robbins

Josef

Javier Cámara

Simon

Danny Cunningham

Scott

Dean Lennox Kelly

Liam

Daniel Mays

Martin

Eddie Marsan

Victor

Steven Mackintosh

Dr. Sullitzer

Julie Christie

Inge

Emmanuel Idowu

Abdul

Sverre Anker Ousdal

Dimitri

Leonor Watling

Wife of Josef's Friend

Themes & keywords

factory workerdying and deathdepressionfactorynurseyugoslaviadubrovnikwar crimesloss of loved onetortureoil platformwoman directorhearing impaired

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Secret Life of Words in Netherlands?+

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

Is The Secret Life of Words on Netflix?+

The Secret Life of Words is not on Netflix in Netherlands right now.

How long is The Secret Life of Words?+

The Secret Life of Words has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

Who stars in The Secret Life of Words?+

The Secret Life of Words stars Sarah Polley, Tim Robbins, Javier Cámara, Danny Cunningham and Dean Lennox Kelly.

When did The Secret Life of Words come out?+

The Secret Life of Words is a 2005 movie directed by Isabel Coixet.

What genre is The Secret Life of Words?+

The Secret Life of Words is Romance and Drama film.

Who directed The Secret Life of Words?+

The Secret Life of Words was directed by Isabel Coixet.