Secret Child (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1979, Secret Child is a drama and romance film directed by Philippe Garrel, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Jean-Baptiste, a filmmaker, and Elie, an actress, fall in love. To fight their unhappiness, they cling to their children: Jean-Baptiste to his film and Elie to her young son.
Who’s in it. Secret Child stars Anne Wiazemsky as Elie, Henri de Maublanc as Jean-Baptiste, Xuan Lindenmeyer as Swann and Cécile Le Bailly as Chloé, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Secret Child has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Secret Child page.
If you liked it. Fans of Secret Child tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Secret Child (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Secret Child change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Secret Child worth watching?
- Secret Child holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Secret Child?
- Secret Child stars Anne Wiazemsky, Henri de Maublanc, Xuan Lindenmeyer, Cécile Le Bailly and Elli Medeiros.
- When was Secret Child released?
- Secret Child was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.