Painful Secrets (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2000, Painful Secrets is a drama and tv movie film directed by Norma Bailey, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Dawn isn't like other kids her age full of typical teenage angst about boys, school and parents. Her pain goes far deeper, and to deal with her emotional overload she physically cuts herself. The problem of adolescent girls committing self-mutilation is very real, and this movie exposes the growing epidemic. It's a film you can't afford to miss.
Who’s in it. Painful Secrets stars Kimberlee Peterson as Dawn Cottrell, Sean Young as Joyce Cottrell, Robert Wisden as Russell Cottrell and Taylor Stanley as Lorraine Rafeedie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Painful Secrets has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Painful Secrets page.
If you liked it. Fans of Painful Secrets tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Painful Secrets (2000)?
- In US, Painful Secrets is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Painful Secrets worth watching?
- Painful Secrets holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Painful Secrets?
- Painful Secrets stars Kimberlee Peterson, Sean Young, Robert Wisden, Taylor Stanley and Rhea Perlman.