Secret Admirer (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1985, Secret Admirer is a comedy and romance film directed by David Greenwalt, running about 98 minutes. “Sometimes What You're Looking For... Is Right Beside You.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An anonymous love letter left in Michael Ryan's locker on the last day of school wreaks havoc on his life and the lives of everyone who come in contact with it.
Who’s in it. Secret Admirer stars C. Thomas Howell as Michael Ryan, Kelly Preston as Deborah Anne Fimple, Lori Loughlin as Toni and Dee Wallace as Connie Ryan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Secret Admirer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Spectrum On Demand. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Secret Admirer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Secret Admirer tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Secret Admirer (1985)?
- In US, Secret Admirer is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Spectrum On Demand. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Secret Admirer worth watching?
- Secret Admirer holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Secret Admirer?
- Secret Admirer stars C. Thomas Howell, Kelly Preston, Lori Loughlin, Dee Wallace and Cliff DeYoung.
- When was Secret Admirer released?
- Secret Admirer was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.