Secret life follows the story of a pedophile who's trying to fix his life after prison, struggles with therapy and his urge for pre-teen girls.
What do a horror remake, a rock biopic, and a German TV series have in common? They're all on Richard Madden's Watchlist.
User Lists
Related lists from IMDb users
Share this Rating
Title: Secret Life (TV Movie 2007)
Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below.
1 win & 4 nominations.
See more awards »
Photos
Add Image
Add an image
Do you have any images for this title?
Learn more
More Like This
In My Father's Den
(2004)
Drama
|
Mystery
|
Thriller
Director:
Brad McGann
Stars:
Matthew Macfadyen,
Miranda Otto,
Emily Barclay
Middletown
(2006)
Drama
Director:
Brian Kirk
Stars:
Matthew Macfadyen,
Daniel Mays,
Eva Birthistle
Perfect Strangers
(TV Mini-Series 2001)
Comedy
|
Drama
Stars:
Michael Gambon,
Lindsay Duncan,
Matthew Macfadyen
Lost in Karastan
(2014)
Comedy
Director:
Ben Hopkins
Stars:
Matthew Macfadyen,
Noah Taylor,
MyAnna Buring
Criminal Justice
(2008–2009)
Crime
|
Drama
|
Mystery
Stars:
Ben Whishaw,
Maxine Peake,
Bill Paterson
Brighton Rock
(2010)
Crime
|
Drama
|
Thriller
Director:
Rowan Joffe
Stars:
Sam Riley,
Andrea Riseborough,
Helen Mirren
Enid
(TV Movie 2009)
Biography
|
Drama
Director:
James Hawes
Stars:
Helena Bonham Carter,
Matthew Macfadyen,
Denis Lawson
Maybe Baby
(2000)
Comedy
|
Romance
Directors:
Ben Elton,
Hugh Laurie
Stars:
Hugh Laurie,
Joely Richardson,
Matthew Macfadyen
The Shooting of Thomas Hurndall
(TV Movie 2008)
Drama
Director:
Rowan Joffe
Stars:
Noor Al Taher,
Bader Alami,
Ziad Bakri
Edit
Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Matthew Macfadyen | ... | Charlie | |
| Holly Aird | ... | Emma | |
| Phil Davis | ... | Rudi | |
| Yasmin Paige | ... | Michaela | |
 |
Brett Allen | ... | Sex Offender |
| Michele Austin | ... | Probation Officer | |
|
|
Alan Barnes | ... | Residential Care Worker |
| Angel Coulby | ... | Young Mum | |
|
|
Shahnequa Duprey | ... | Kelly |
| Holly Gibbs | ... | Chloe | |
|
|
David Hinton | ... | Duty Sergeant |
|
|
Lorna Lacey | ... | Girl at Funfair |
|
|
Rebekah Manning | ... | Job Officer |
|
|
Victoria Pritchard | ... | Prostitute |
| Clara Salaman | ... | Chloe's Mother | |
Edit
Plot Summary
|
Add Synopsis
Storyline
Secret life follows the story of a pedophile who's trying to fix his life after prison, struggles with therapy and his urge for pre-teen girls.
Genres:
DramaParents Guide:
Add content advisory for parents »
Edit
See full technical specs »
Details
Country:
UKLanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
19 April 2007 (UK) See more »Also Known As:
Charlien salattu elämä See more »Company Credits
Show more on
IMDbPro »
Technical Specs
Runtime:
Color:
ColorAspect Ratio:
1.78 : 1Frequently Asked Questions
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.Contribute to This Page
Explore popular action and adventure titles available to stream with Prime Video.
Charlie (Matthew Macfadyen) is a sex offender released from prison. Emma (Holly Aird) is his assigned therapist. He struggles against his attraction to girls. He had sex with 3 girls aged 7 to 12. He was abused by his father at the age of 8. He stays at a halfway house. However, he is discovered and hounded by thugs looking to chase him out and he's haunted by his desires.
The first half has a lot of interesting minutia into the world and the mind of a pedophile. The main problem is trying to root for a sex offender who is actually guilty. I never get close to wanting this predator to get out of prison despite Macfadyen's sweet demeanor. The whole movie is like playing with fire. It's very uncomfortable when he's interacting with teenage girls. The tone is never quite right.