The Third Secret (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1964, The Third Secret is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Charles Crichton, running about 103 minutes. “The Story of a Man Searching for a Killer Who Might Be Himself!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A prominent London psychologist seems to have taken his own life, causing stunned disbelief amongst his colleagues and patients. His teenage daughter refuses to believe it was suicide as this would go against all of the principles her father stood for, therefore she is convinced it was murder. She enlists the help of a former patient to try to get to the truth. However, the truth turns out to be both surprising and disturbing.
Who’s in it. The Third Secret stars Stephen Boyd as Alex Stedman, Jack Hawkins as Sir Frederick Belline, Richard Attenborough as Alfred Price-Gorham and Diane Cilento as Anne Tanner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Third Secret has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Third Secret page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Third Secret tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Third Secret (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Third Secret change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Third Secret worth watching?
- The Third Secret holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Third Secret?
- The Third Secret stars Stephen Boyd, Jack Hawkins, Richard Attenborough, Diane Cilento and Pamela Franklin.
- When was The Third Secret released?
- The Third Secret was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.