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R20021h 51mSteven Shainberg
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 78% · Metacritic 63
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"Assume the position."

A young woman, recently released from a mental hospital, gets a job as a secretary to a demanding lawyer, where their employer-employee relationship turns into a sexual, sadomasochistic one.

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SuicideClerkFetishSadomasochismSecretaryLawyerHospitalTypewriterKinkySubmissive

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Frequently asked questions

What is Secretary (2002) about?

A young woman, recently released from a mental hospital, gets a job as a secretary to a demanding lawyer, where their employer-employee relationship turns into a sexual, sadomasochistic one.

Who stars in Secretary?

Secretary stars James Spader (Mr. Grey), Maggie Gyllenhaal (Lee Holloway), Jeremy Davies (Peter), Lesley Ann Warren (Joan Holloway), Stephen McHattie (Burt Holloway). The film was directed by Steven Shainberg.

How long is Secretary?

Secretary has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2002. It is rated R.

Is Secretary worth watching?

Secretary holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 78. Fans of Romance, Drama, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Secretary?

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