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Secret Admirer

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Michael Ryan (C. Thomas Howell) has been in love with Deborah Ann (Kelly Preston) for as long as he can remember, not realizing that his female best friend, Toni Williams (Lori Loughlin), is secretly pining for him. He leaves Deborah Ann an anonymous love letter and soon the two begin a relationship -- while a jealous Toni is forced to watch from afar. Meanwhile, the letter is found by Deborah Ann's parents and sparks suspicion and accusations of philandering among them and their neighbors.

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Paul Attanasio Washington Post 01/04/2018
Director David Greenwalt has brought "Secret Admirer" a sense of visual style, some energy and a few good zingers, but the movie (which he cowrote with Jim Kouf) is smothered by the formula. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 04/30/2023
2.5/4
And so it goes in this often idiotic comedy that’s largely saved by its interlocked plot thread. Go to Full Review Preston Barta Fresh Fiction 04/18/2023
B
This 1985 comedy of errors is a total surprise and undervalued movie. It doesn’t capitalize on its full potential, but it’s damn funny and admittedly charming when it goes for it. Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews 12/30/2013
2.5/4
A rather forgettable romantic comedy... Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 07/23/2005
2/5
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice 08/21/2004
1/5
Starts well, but the early comic buoyancy deflates quickly. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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David Greenwalt

Director

C. Thomas Howell

Michael Ryan

Lori Loughlin

Toni

Kelly Preston

Deborah Anne Fimple

Dee Wallace

Connie Ryan

Cliff DeYoung

George Ryan
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Movie Info

Synopsis Michael Ryan (C. Thomas Howell) has been in love with Deborah Ann (Kelly Preston) for as long as he can remember, not realizing that his female best friend, Toni Williams (Lori Loughlin), is secretly pining for him. He leaves Deborah Ann an anonymous love letter and soon the two begin a relationship -- while a jealous Toni is forced to watch from afar. Meanwhile, the letter is found by Deborah Ann's parents and sparks suspicion and accusations of philandering among them and their neighbors.
Director
David Greenwalt
Producer
Stephen J. Roth, Jim Kouf
Screenwriter
Jim Kouf, David Greenwalt
Production Co
Orion Pictures
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 15, 2019
Runtime
1h 37m
Sound Mix
Surround