Best Kept Secrets (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1984, Best Kept Secrets is a thriller, drama and tv movie film directed by Jerrold Freedman, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Blaise Dietz (Patty Duke Astin) plays the wife of police officer Blaise Dietz (Frederic Forrest), who wants to join a special investigative unit. Forrest is denied this position on the basis of information concerning his wife. The information, which reveals a dicey extramarital affair, was culled from a department surveillance file that was supposed to have been destroyed by court order. Blaise battles through legal channels to expose the police force's illegal actions, even as she and her husband suffer the innuendoes and cold shoulders from his fellow officers.
Who’s in it. Best Kept Secrets stars Patty Duke as Laura Dietz, Frederic Forrest as Blaise Dietz, Peter Coyote as Frank Mitchell and Meg Foster as Shari Mitchell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Best Kept Secrets has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Best Kept Secrets page.
If you liked it. Fans of Best Kept Secrets tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Best Kept Secrets (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Best Kept Secrets change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Best Kept Secrets worth watching?
- Best Kept Secrets holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Best Kept Secrets?
- Best Kept Secrets stars Patty Duke, Frederic Forrest, Peter Coyote, Meg Foster and Albert Salmi.
- When was Best Kept Secrets released?
- Best Kept Secrets was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.