The Secret Scripture (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2017, The Secret Scripture is a drama and romance film directed by Jim Sheridan, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. The hidden memoir of an elderly woman confined to a mental hospital reveals the history of her passionate yet tortured life, and of the religious and political upheavals in Ireland during the 1920s and 30s.
Who’s in it. The Secret Scripture stars Rooney Mara as Young Roseanne McNulty, Theo James as Father Gaunt, Vanessa Redgrave as Old Roseanne McNulty and Eric Bana as Dr. William Grene, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Secret Scripture has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $152.8K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 The Secret Scripture page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Secret Scripture tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Secret Scripture (2017)?
- In US, The Secret Scripture is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 The Secret Scripture worth watching?
- The Secret Scripture holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Secret Scripture?
- The Secret Scripture stars Rooney Mara, Theo James, Vanessa Redgrave, Eric Bana and Jack Reynor.
- When was The Secret Scripture released?
- The Secret Scripture was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.