Secret Window (2004): cast, story & where to watch

2004 · Film · ★ 6.6

Secret Window poster

Released in 2004, Secret Window is a thriller and mystery film directed by David Koepp, running about 96 minutes. “The most important part of a story is the ending.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Mort Rainey, a writer just emerging from a painful divorce with his ex-wife, is stalked at his remote lake house by a psychotic stranger and would-be scribe who claims Rainey swiped his best story idea. But as Rainey endeavors to prove his innocence, he begins to question his own sanity.

Who’s in it. Secret Window stars Johnny Depp as Mort Rainey, John Turturro as John Shooter, Maria Bello as Amy Rainey and Timothy Hutton as Ted Milner, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Secret Window has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $92.9M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Secret Window page.

If you liked it. Fans of Secret Window tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Secret Window (2004)?
In US, Secret Window is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Secret Window worth watching?
Secret Window holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Secret Window?
Secret Window stars Johnny Depp, John Turturro, Maria Bello, Timothy Hutton and Charles S. Dutton.
When was Secret Window released?
Secret Window was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.