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The Secret of Moonacre (2009)

“A magical journey begins.”

6.6/10 · 514 votes 1h 43m pg FantasyAdventureRomance

#119 of 242 films from 2009 #596 of 1079 in fantasy

Directed by Gábor Csupó · Written by Graham Alborough, Lucy Shuttleworth

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Overview

When 13 year old Maria Merryweather's father dies, leaving her orphaned and homeless, she is forced to leave her luxurious London life to go and live with Sir Benjamin, an eccentric uncle she didn't know she had, at the mysterious Moonacre Manor.

Cast

Dakota Blue Richardsas Maria Merryweather
Ioan Gruffuddas Sir Benjamin Merryweather / Sir Wrolf Merryweather
Tim Curryas Coeur De Noir
Augustus Prewas Robin De Noir
Natascha McElhoneas Loveday
Juliet Stevensonas Miss Heliotrope
Tamás Tóthas Vicar
György Szathmárias Lawyer
George Mendelas Priest
Michael Webberas Digweed
Szabolcs Csákas Henry
Lurkoas Wrolf the Dog
Kristof Z. Markovicsas David
Marcell Tóthas Richard

Facts

Release dateFebruary 6, 2009
Runtime103 min (1h 43m) — about the same as the 2009 average of 105 min
GenresFantasy, Adventure, Romance
LanguageEN
Budget$32,000,000
Box office$7,162,618 (0.2× budget)
IMDbtt0396707

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Questions

How long is The Secret of Moonacre?
The Secret of Moonacre runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Is The Secret of Moonacre worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 514 votes, which places it #119 of 242 films released in 2009 in this index (top 51%) and #596 among 1079 fantasy titles.
Who directed The Secret of Moonacre?
The Secret of Moonacre was directed by Gábor Csupó. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Bridge to Terabithia (2007).
Who stars in The Secret of Moonacre?
Dakota Blue Richards as Maria Merryweather; Ioan Gruffudd as Sir Benjamin Merryweather / Sir Wrolf Merryweather; Tim Curry as Coeur De Noir; Augustus Prew as Robin De Noir; Natascha McElhone as Loveday; Juliet Stevenson as Miss Heliotrope.
What is The Secret of Moonacre rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Secret of Moonacre?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/11179.

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