The Secret Story (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1996, The Secret Story is an animation film directed by Janie Geiser, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. THE SECRET STORY arose as a response to several beautifully decayed toy figures from the 1930s that were given to me as a gift. These figures, and other toys, objects, and illustrations that I found from the period between the world wars, suggested a kind of unearthed hidden narrative which I have attempted to re-piece together, as if these figures were the hieroglyphics of a just-forgotten tongue. THE SECRET STORY revolves around the central figure of the woman, and her girl-double, who look somewhat like a versions of Snow White. She wanders through landscapes of rivers and floods, home and war, and memory and illness, culminating in an ecstatic walk in the forest, suggesting both the dark and cathartic trajectories of the richest fairy tales.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Secret Story 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 The Secret Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Secret Story tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Secret Story (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Secret Story change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Secret Story worth watching?
- The Secret Story holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was The Secret Story released?
- The Secret Story was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.