Secret Summer (2016): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2016, Secret Summer is a comedy, family, romance and tv movie film directed by Rick Bota, running about 88 minutes.

What it’s about. Appraiser Rachel (Lindsey Shaw) receives the news that her top-notched client wants to buyout a small town’s beloved library to build a resort and spa on the land. Rachel is completely against the idea of leaving NYC but loses the argument to her boss. So Rachel packs her bags and flies out to California. During her first visit to the library she runs into writer, Jake (Derek Theler), who is researching the tale of Captain Black Bart’s hidden treasures for his next novel. With hopes of saving the library, Mrs. Archer (Rachel Ticotin), the librarian, pushes Jake to show Rachel what the library means to the town. Jake’s already got a lot on his plate with his research and taking care of his niece, Hailey (Chiara Aurelia), and nephew, Noah (Max Page), for the summer but he agrees to help out. As Rachel learns what the library means to the community she must find away to save it before it’s too late.

Who’s in it. Secret Summer stars Lindsey Shaw as Rachel Turney, Derek Theler as Jake Kenman, Chiara Aurelia as Hailey and Emily Rose as Janice, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Secret Summer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, UP Faith & Family Apple TV Channel and UP Faith & Family Amazon Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Secret Summer page.

If you liked it. Fans of Secret Summer tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.