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Secretary (2002)

โ€œAssume the position.โ€

6.8/10 ยท 2,014 votes 1h 51m r ComedyRomanceDrama

#56 of 154 films from 2002 #1074 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Steven Shainberg ยท Written by Erin Cressida Wilson

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Overview

A young woman, recently released from a mental hospital, gets a job as a secretary to a demanding lawyer, where their employer-employee relationship turns into a sexual, sadomasochistic one.

Cast

James Spaderas Mr. Grey
Maggie Gyllenhaalas Lee Holloway
Jeremy Daviesas Peter
Lesley Ann Warrenas Joan Holloway
Stephen McHattieas Burt Holloway
Patrick Bauchauas Dr. Twardon
Jessica Tuckas Tricia O'Connor
Osgood Perkinsas Jonathan
Amy Locaneas Lee's Sister
Mary Joyas Sylvia
Michael Mantellas Stewart
Lily Knightas Paralegal
Sabrina Grdevichas Allison
Lacey Kohlas Louisa

Facts

Release dateSeptember 20, 2002
Runtime111 min (1h 51m) โ€” about the same as the 2002 average of 106 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$4,000,000
Box office$9,300,000 (2.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt0274812

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Questions

How long is Secretary?
Secretary runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Is Secretary worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 2,014 votes, which places it #56 of 154 films released in 2002 in this index (top 64%) and #1074 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Secretary?
Secretary was directed by Steven Shainberg.
Who stars in Secretary?
James Spader as Mr. Grey; Maggie Gyllenhaal as Lee Holloway; Jeremy Davies as Peter; Lesley Ann Warren as Joan Holloway; Stephen McHattie as Burt Holloway; Patrick Bauchau as Dr. Twardon.
What is Secretary rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Secretary?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/12383.

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