Secret Defense (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1998, Secret Defense is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Jacques Rivette, running about 170 minutes.
What it’s about. After scientist Sylvie discovers her brother Paul trying to steal a gun from her lab, he explains that he wishes to avenge the death of their father whom he suspects died at the hands of his business partner.
Who’s in it. Secret Defense stars Sandrine Bonnaire as Sylvie, Laure Marsac as Véronique / Ludivine, Françoise Fabian as Geneviève and Christine Vouilloz as Myriam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Secret Defense has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cohen Media Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Secret Defense page.
If you liked it. Fans of Secret Defense tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Secret Defense (1998)?
- In US, Secret Defense is available to stream on Cohen Media Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Secret Defense worth watching?
- Secret Defense holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Secret Defense?
- Secret Defense stars Sandrine Bonnaire, Laure Marsac, Françoise Fabian, Christine Vouilloz and Mark Saporta.
- When was Secret Defense released?
- Secret Defense was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 170 minutes.