Product Details

• Actors: Kirk Douglas, Bruce Boxleitner, Brock Peters, Laura Harrington
• Directors: Karen Arthur
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: RHI Entertainment
• Run Time: 120 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000Q15OZO

Editorial Reviews

Michael Dunmore has lived his whole life with a secret which he believed would only cause shame if it came to light. Relations with his son Patrick have been strained as a result. However, when his treasured grandson begins experiencing the same problems Michael realizes that he can't hide his secret any longer. Kirk Douglas lends a strong and stirring performance to this touching family drama of the agonizing repercussions of dyslexia.

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Karen Arthur directs another winner, March 31, 2007

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Spin Again "spinagain" (Bham, AL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Secret (DVD)

This is a satisfying, informative, and well-made family story directed by Karen Arthur. Filmed on location in a serene New England coastal town complete with lighthouses, cranberry bogs, and sailboats, this is an easy-moving yet edgy story of family relationships. It exposes viewers to the poignant behaviors and coping styles used by adults and children who have a very common "invisible disability" which touches one in seven of us.
Kirk Douglas'character Mike dotes on grandson Danny, yet Mike's own son Patrick (Bruce Boxleitner), in turn, shows a nearly embarrassing level of contempt for his father. Why? It all revolves around the Secret. But once the Secret is out and Mike understands its profound impact on his grandson and himself, what to do? How Mike stands tall to resolve this inner struggle with the help of family and friends makes us feel proud and good.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent for learning disabled, November 26, 2006

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I. Zimmerman "IMZ" (PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Secret (DVD)

Dyslexia is genetic in our family; I recently bought this movie through yous and thought it was the best movie for this issue. It is about an older man who has to reveal to all and his little grandson his fighting issue; dyslexia, and how he has dealt with it all his life. A wonderful movie. Our whole family really enjoyed it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Applegator43, January 30, 2010

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D Rose "Baffeled" (Oregon) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Secret (DVD)

Bought this because I like Kirk Douglas. Great movie as it also gives you the insight that people who can not read have feelings that they don't want others to know about. Never look down on someone you may think is lesser than yourself as you may end up missing something wonderful in life.