Maddie's Secret
Maddie is a plucky dishwasher who leaps to viral superstardom at a trendy food content creation company. While her life seems picturesque — complete with an adoring husband, ride-or-die best friend and a cupboard full of woman-owned ethically-sourced chili crisp to boot — mounting professional pressures threaten to reawaken a hidden secret from her troubled past.
Directed by John Early · Comedy · 100 min · 2026
Trailer
Director
John Early
Writer
John Early
Studio
Unapologetic Projects / Dweck Productions
Release
2026-06-19
Runtime
100 min
Genres
Comedy
Full Plot
A food influencer secretly struggles with bulimia as she navigates online fame, close friendships, and a painful past.
Cast & Characters
Maddie Ralph
John Early
Deena
Kate Berlant
Jake
Eric Rahill
Beverlee Ralph
Kristen Johnston
Emily
Claudia O'Doherty
Zach
Conner O'Malley
Julie
Vanessa Bayer
Dr. Kronenfield
Chris Bauer
Brittany
Ruby McCollister
Connie
Leah Hennessey
Amanda
Emily Allan
Dan
Nate Varrone
Nurse Hammond
Dominique Witten
Nurse Kelly
Pat Regan
Did You Know?
Did You Know Maddie's Secret was inspired by the John Waters film Female Trouble?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Did You Know Principal photography for Maddie's Secret took place in February 2025.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Did You Know Maddie's Secret had its world premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Did You Know Magnolia Pictures acquired distribution rights to Maddie's Secret in October 2025.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Critical Assessment
Maddie's Secret holds 5.8/10 on TMDb (5 votes). IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic scores will populate automatically via the site's daily refresh once available.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 12, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (5.8/10 on TMDb (5 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maddie's Secret's IMDb rating?+
Maddie's Secret has a 6.9/10 rating on IMDb from 584 votes.
What is Maddie's Secret's Metacritic score?+
Maddie's Secret has a Metascore of 74/100 on Metacritic.
Is Maddie's Secret good? What are critics saying?+
Maddie's Secret holds 5.8/10 on TMDb (5 votes). IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic scores will populate automatically via the site's daily refresh once available.
How long is Maddie's Secret?+
Maddie's Secret has a runtime of 100 min.
Who directed Maddie's Secret?+
Maddie's Secret was directed by John Early.
Where can I watch Maddie's Secret?+
Maddie's Secret is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The public reaction to the movie "Maddie's Secret" has been overwhelmingly positive, with praise for its unique blend of dark humor and relatable characters. Critics have noted the film's ability to subvert expectations and leave viewers invested in the story. The trailer's standout scenes and performances from Kate Berlant and Vanessa Bayer have added to the buzz surrounding the movie.
From the trailer's comments
I just saw it Friday . There’s a scene of a therapy session with Maddie’s mom that was amazing . Like the mom should be nominated for some type of award she was so irredeemable but the acting was phenomenal !
@jeddy8469 · 34 likesWhen Conner O'Malley shows up, you know you're not at all prepared for where a movie is going to go.
@Resuarus · 55 likesI can't tell if this is a parody trailer for a movie that doesn't exist or a trailer for a parody movie that does.
@TheWilToPower · 237 likesEvery Kate line delivery is phenomenal
@canthony-c7f · 79 likesEvery Kate Berlant line of dialogue is pure cinema.
@dropthattopback · 39 likesI love John Early and Kate Berlant and Vanessa Bayer and Connor O'malley this is so good
@chrismofer · 15 likesAnything Connor O Malley does I will watch.
@ThomSonnyYeah · 68 likesThis movie looks like it cost 10,000 Tamagotchis to make (compliment)
@kaylalouisedallemolle721 · 26 likes
