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Secret Window (2004)

โ€œThe most important part of a story is the ending.โ€

6.6/10 ยท 4,043 votes 1h 36m pg-13 ThrillerMystery

#90 of 179 films from 2004 #1100 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by David Koepp ยท Written by David Koepp, Stephen King

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Overview

Mort Rainey, a writer just emerging from a painful divorce with his ex-wife, is stalked at his remote lake house by a psychotic stranger and would-be scribe who claims Rainey swiped his best story idea. But as Rainey endeavors to prove his innocence, he begins to question his own sanity.

Cast

Johnny Deppas Mort Rainey
John Turturroas John Shooter
Maria Belloas Amy Rainey
Timothy Huttonas Ted Milner
Charles S. Duttonas Ken Karsch
Len Cariouas Sheriff Dave Newsome
Joan Heneyas Mrs. Garvey
John Dunn-Hillas Tom Greenleaf
Vlasta Vranaas Fire Chief Wickersham
Matt Hollandas Detective Bradley
Gillian Ferrabeeas Fran Evans
Bronwen Mantelas Greta Bowie
Elizabeth Marleauas Juliet Stoker
Kyle Allattas Busboy

Facts

Release dateMarch 12, 2004
Runtime96 min (1h 36m) โ€” shorter as the 2004 average of 106 min
GenresThriller, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$40,000,000
Box office$92,900,000 (2.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt0363988

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Questions

How long is Secret Window?
Secret Window runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Is Secret Window worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 4,043 votes, which places it #90 of 179 films released in 2004 in this index (top 50%) and #1100 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Secret Window?
Secret Window was directed by David Koepp. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Stir of Echoes (1999), Ghost Town (2008), Premium Rush (2012).
Who stars in Secret Window?
Johnny Depp as Mort Rainey; John Turturro as John Shooter; Maria Bello as Amy Rainey; Timothy Hutton as Ted Milner; Charles S. Dutton as Ken Karsch; Len Cariou as Sheriff Dave Newsome.
What is Secret Window rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Secret Window?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/18671.

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