Julia's Secret (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1987, Julia's Secret is a drama film directed by Hans Hylkema, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. The Turkish girl Arzu, a student at a Dutch high school, is chosen to play the role of Juliet in a school-organized theatrical performance of 'Romeo and Juliet'. She becomes deeply obsessed with the role, seeing parallels with her own life. Her parents intend to arrange her marriage to a boy from Turkey whom she has never met. With the rehearsals, Arzu begins to lead a nerve-wracking double life. Her family knows nothing about her theatrical activities, and when her father finally finds out, he pulls her out of school and advances the wedding date of his daughter. However, the school officials manage to convince her parents to let Arzu play her role. The father watches the premiere with mixed feelings and sees himself reflected in the metaphorical mirror...
Who’s in it. Julia's Secret stars Funda Müjde as Arzu Sülün / Julia, Nahit Güvendi as Ibrahim Sülün, Nigar Cankur as Nuran Sülün and Vedat Gültekin as Erdal Sülün, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Julia's Secret sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Julia's Secret page.
If you liked it. Fans of Julia's Secret tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Julia's Secret (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Julia's Secret change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Julia's Secret worth watching?
- Julia's Secret holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Julia's Secret?
- Julia's Secret stars Funda Müjde, Nahit Güvendi, Nigar Cankur, Vedat Gültekin and Yavuz Tuncer.
- When was Julia's Secret released?
- Julia's Secret was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.