The Secret Path (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1999, The Secret Path is a drama film directed by Bruce Pittman, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. A young girl stuck in a horrific cycle of familial violence finds the power to build her own future from the place she least suspected in an inspiring tale of friendship and devotion starring Ossie Davis and Della Reese, and directed by Bruce Pittman. For years Jo Ann Foley (Madeline Zima) has suffered under the cruel hand of her ruthless grandfather. A chance meeting with kindly neighbors Honey (Reese) and her husband Too Tall (Davis) finds things looking up, however, as the nurturing couple provides Jo Ann with the support needed to break free of her grandfather's tyrannical grip. As the future lies before her ready to be molded however she sees fit, Jo Ann must now find the courage to let go of the past and seek the redemption needed to start life anew.
Who’s in it. The Secret Path stars Della Reese as Honey, Ossie Davis as Too Tall, Crystal Bernard as Marie Foley and Madeline Zima as Jo Ann Foley (age 14), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Secret Path has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Secret Path page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Secret Path tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Secret Path (1999)?
- In US, The Secret Path is available to 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 The Secret Path worth watching?
- The Secret Path holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Secret Path?
- The Secret Path stars Della Reese, Ossie Davis, Crystal Bernard, Madeline Zima and Yvonne Zima.
- When was The Secret Path released?
- The Secret Path was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.