Secret Honor (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1984, Secret Honor is a drama film directed by Robert Altman, running about 90 minutes. “Anyone can be the president.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In his New Jersey study, Richard Nixon retraces the missteps of his political career, attempting to absolve himself of responsibility for Watergate and lambasting President Gerald Ford's decision to pardon him. His monologue explores his personal life and describes his upbringing and his mother. A tape recorder, a gun and whiskey are his only companions during his entire monologue, which is tinged with the vitriol and paranoia that puzzled the public during his presidency.
Who’s in it. Secret Honor stars Philip Baker Hall as Richard Milhous Nixon.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Secret Honor has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Secret Honor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Secret Honor tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Secret Honor (1984)?
- In US, Secret Honor is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Secret Honor worth watching?
- Secret Honor holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Secret Honor?
- Secret Honor stars Philip Baker Hall.
- When was Secret Honor released?
- Secret Honor was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.