Milton's Secret

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Milton's Secret

PG

2016

1h 28m

Drama

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Twelve-year-old Milton Adams (William Ainscough) feels his world is in crisis. With his parents stressing about their careers and finances, and the neighborhood bully tormenting him, he is constantly anxious. When Milton's optimistic grandfather (Donald Sutherland) comes to visit, he learns the secret to finding true happiness from a man who has seen the world and who has committed to living life in the present.

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Geoff Berkshire

Variety

Alas, even a prickly pro like Sutherland can't do anything to elevate a hokey self-help lecture disguised as family entertainment.

Oct 1, 2016

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Peter Howell

Toronto Star

It's perfectly nutty and perfectly dull, like St. Vincent on Quaaludes.

Rated: 2/4

Sep 30, 2016

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Marsha Lederman

Globe and Mail

Milton's Secret carries a powerful and important message, but the film feels ham-fisted, clichd and overearnest at times, especially for adult viewers.

Rated: 2/4

Sep 30, 2016

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Andrew Parker

The Gate

It's not a perfect film, and it's admittedly rather slight, but it's a rare kind of picture done well.

Aug 28, 2018

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Barbara Shulgasser

Common Sense Media

Drama about boy learning to deal with his problems, bullying

Rated: 3/5

May 8, 2018

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Serena Donadoni

L.A. Weekly

Bain's film functions as a delivery system for Tolle's spiritual philosophy, and might have been the New Age equivalent of a stilted faith-based drama if not for its smart, nuanced performances.

Oct 3, 2016

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Audience Member

It was slow and not that inspiring. I kept waiting for a "catch" to grab my attention and it never happened.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Audience Member

Great story and acting

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/16/23

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Audience Member

Milton and grandpa bond and together discover the alchemy of embracing today. Milton's parents also get this truth. The bully and his dad get it. And we have to thank cats for forgetting what happened yesterday and for not worrying about tomorrow. Seize the day!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/02/23

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Audience Member

Good cast and nice family movie

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Frances H

After a rather slow start, turns into a half decent family flick.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/03/19

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Audience Member

Superb, moving story. Great work by Donald Sutherland especially.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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Synopsis

Twelve-year-old Milton Adams (William Ainscough) feels his world is in crisis. With his parents stressing about their careers and finances, and the neighborhood bully tormenting him, he is constantly anxious. When Milton's optimistic grandfather (Donald Sutherland) comes to visit, he learns the secret to finding true happiness from a man who has seen the world and who has committed to living life in the present.

Director: Barnet Bain
Producer: Sean Buckley, Fred Fuchs, Stephen Huszar, Ryan Lockwood
Screenwriter: Donald Martin, Sara B. Cooper, Barnet Bain
Distributor: Momentum Pictures
Production Co: Berkshire Axis Media
Rating: PG (Bullying|Brief Language|Adolescent Issues|Thematic Elements)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 30, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 1, 2016
Runtime: 1h 28m

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