School for Secrets (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1946, School for Secrets is a drama and war film directed by Peter Ustinov, running about 108 minutes. “The Secret a Million Kept!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Wartime tale of a group of British scientists efforts to develop the first radar system. They did it just in time for it to be used in the Battle of Britain against the might of the Nazi Luftwaffe. Without it the little island could well have been overrun.
Who’s in it. School for Secrets stars Ralph Richardson as Prof. Heatherville, Raymond Huntley as Prof. Laxton-Jones, John Laurie as Dr. McVitie and Ernest Jay as Dr. Dainty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, School for Secrets 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 School for Secrets page.
If you liked it. Fans of School for Secrets tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch School for Secrets (1946)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for School for Secrets change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is School for Secrets worth watching?
- School for Secrets holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in School for Secrets?
- School for Secrets stars Ralph Richardson, Raymond Huntley, John Laurie, Ernest Jay and David Tomlinson.
- When was School for Secrets released?
- School for Secrets was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.