The Second (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2018, The Second is a thriller and drama film directed by Mairi Cameron, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. The persona of a celebrated author is threatened when her best friend and muse reveals the dark secret behind her first novel's provenance, igniting an incendiary tale of sex, lies and betrayal.
Who’s in it. The Second stars Rachael Blake as The Writer, Susie Porter as The Muse, Vince Colosimo as The Publisher and Martin Sacks as The Brother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Second has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 The Second page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Second tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Second (2018)?
- In US, The Second is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 The Second worth watching?
- The Second holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Second?
- The Second stars Rachael Blake, Susie Porter, Vince Colosimo, Martin Sacks and Susan Prior.
- When was The Second released?
- The Second was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.