Burning Secret (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1988, Burning Secret is a drama film directed by Andrew Birkin, running about 106 minutes. “To capture the mother's heart, take the child's hand.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While recuperating in a sanatorium in the mountains, a young boy becomes very close friends with an older baron. But the baron is only using the boy to get to know his mother, the wife of an older diplomat. When the boy realises the baron’s intentions, he becomes jealous, moody and depressed.
Who’s in it. Burning Secret stars David Eberts as Edmund, Faye Dunaway as Sonya, Klaus Maria Brandauer as Baron and Ian Richardson as Edmund's Father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Burning Secret has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Burning Secret page.
If you liked it. Fans of Burning Secret tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Burning Secret (1988)?
- In US, Burning Secret is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Burning Secret worth watching?
- Burning Secret holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Burning Secret?
- Burning Secret stars David Eberts, Faye Dunaway, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Ian Richardson and John Nettleton.
- When was Burning Secret released?
- Burning Secret was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.