January 20, 2011
Another predictable teen romance from the 80s, but it does have a good cast and a couple of funny scenes.
C. Thomas Howell,
Lori Loughlin,
Fred Ward,
Kelly Preston,
Dee Wallace
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Produced at the height of the teen sex comedy cinema craze in the mid-1980s, Secret Admirer (1985) was the directorial debut of David Greenwalt, who would later move from screwball comedy to horror wi... read more
DVD Release Date: January 7, 2003
Stats: 195 reviews
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Flixster Reviews (195)
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November 23, 2008Hilarious teen comedy on a Secret Admirer letter. How one letter intrigues the mind of Michael ( C.Thomas Howell) who is curious to see who his admirer is and pin points the hot girl in school Debbie. Only thing is Michael needs his best friend Toni to help him out with deliverin... read more
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December 6, 2007This was the funniest, the cutest, and definitely the craziest movie ever! I love it still.
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February 27, 2010Not as good as other 80s teen comedies I've seen. With the premise and cast, this could have been much much better.
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February 13, 2010Alright, it's cheesy, got story flaws, predictable, and could be a lot better, but it has a good amount of funny scenes and good actors. Overall, it's so-so.
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October 18, 2008I loved the cast and the movie, funny heartfelt, and true to life. U always want what you feel you can't have and then when you get it, it pales in comparison to what you have already.
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August 25, 2008Good movie. My friend told me to watch it because she thought the guy in it was cute. I thought this movie was great. The whole mix with the letter just made it so fun to watch. I felt sorry for that girl because all she does is help people and never get anything she wants. The e... read more
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August 18, 2008Fred Ward and like, six seconds of Kelly Preston's boobs save it from complete mediocrity. Also, I kind of have a thing for mid 80's Lori Loughlin. That helps.
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June 19, 2008This was one of my favorite movies when I was about thirteen and went through my Outsiders phase. Havent seen it in years but probably still remember every word.
Critic Reviews
August 21, 2004
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
February 18, 2003
Kevin Fiddler, Henderson Home News (Henderson, NV)
C. Thomas who?
January 17, 2003
Bill Chambers, Film Freak Central
...How a formulaic laff riot with a risqué slant is done. Full Review
January 15, 2003
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
Only in a genre that includes Private School and Joy Sticks could Secret Admirer be considered a good movie, but this one's actually got some laughs! Full Review
July 23, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
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August 2, 2004
Frank Swietek, One Guy's Opinion
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August 22, 2003
Carol Cling, Las Vegas Review-Journal
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February 16, 2003
Josh Gilchrist, Billings Outpost (Montana)
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