The Secret: Dare to Dream

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The Secret: Dare to Dream

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2020

1h 47m

Romance

Drama

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Miranda Wells is a hardworking young widow who's struggling to raise three children on her own. A powerful storm soon brings a devastating challenge and a mysterious man, Bray Johnson, into her life. In just a few short days, Bray's presence reignites the family's spirit -- but he carries a secret that could change everything.

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Critics Consensus

For those who Dare to Dream of a worthy dramatic adaptation of The Secret, this sodden romance will prove a disappointment too painful to visualize.

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Chris Hewitt

Minneapolis Star Tribune

"The Secret: Dare to Dream" wants to remind us of those bland, coastal Nicholas Sparks romances where white, pretty people don resort wear to take walks on beaches and barbecue shrimp together.

Rated: 2/4

Aug 5, 2020

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Robert Levin

Newsday

If you're looking for 107 minutes of utter pabulum disguised as a motion picture with characters and a plot, well, you should "Dare to Dream" no more.

Rated: 0.5/4

Aug 3, 2020

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Richard Lawson

Vanity Fair

It's otherwise an admirably mellow experience... But zoomed out just a bit, Dare to Dream reveals more insidious dimensions.

Aug 3, 2020

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Cris Kennedy

The Canberra Times (Australia)

I don't know that the writers - Tennant shares credit with Rick Parkes and Bekah Brunstetter - intend to break as many hearts as they might when real-life viewers don't get, as one character does, the pony they wish for.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 17, 2022

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Witney Seibold

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If I wish it hard enough, can this pseudo-Christian self-help melodrama become better?

Mar 30, 2021

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Ronak Kotecha

The Times of India

While 'The Secret' doesn't tell you what you don't know already, it does so with simplicity and sensitivity. Overall, it's a well-meaning film that gives you cosmic hope

Rated: 3.5/5

Jan 27, 2021

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Debbie T

I was prepared to like this movie. Until the plot got stupid in the first 15 minutes. Hurricanes come in late summer. New Orleans has temperatures of 95 degrees and warmer. So why were characters wearing sweaters and jackets? smdh...

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

11/08/25

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Leo D

The messaging is extremely uplifting and champions the reality that people are capable of change, and therefore capable of changing their circumstances. Though the vibe of the film becomes Hallmarkish at times, the performances are believable and most of the characters are endearing. I've seen this film 7 plus times and will continue to make it a staple in our family.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/12/25

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Tinker T

I love this movie and watch it any time I need to lift my spirit. The cinematography is beautiful and the pace is just right. Katie and Josh are great together, even more natural than Josh with Reece Witherspoon in Sweet Home Alabama. The plotline is very simple but the story is filled with positivity. I don't know if its for everyone but I would recommend it 100%

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/21/25

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helmut s

Text: It is moving and I like all the actors in it . I am a big Katie Holmes and Josh Lucas fan. Love the song Waiting . I can feel the emotions in the film and it is powerful. Helping people and not looking how much money one can make is so refreshing with the way the world has gotten to. It is by far my favorite movie by a long shot. We need to slow down and experience life away from the work pressures more . Most movies today tend to be mindless and they still do well at the box office and it seems this movie did not do well there. In any case glad they made the movie it works for me and we need to rethink things this world needs more emotion and less corporate profit. Summary: Watched it many times ,great Everytime The movie does what it is suppose to do keeps your attention thru out . You leave your world for 2 hours and come back better then you left it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/16/24

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Scott W

Decent . Not great for sure . Good cast

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

11/13/24

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Jerry R

I truly enjoyed this movie. I thought Katie Holmes was excellent as were her co stars.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/26/24

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Synopsis

Miranda Wells is a hardworking young widow who's struggling to raise three children on her own. A powerful storm soon brings a devastating challenge and a mysterious man, Bray Johnson, into her life. In just a few short days, Bray's presence reignites the family's spirit -- but he carries a secret that could change everything.

Director: Andy Tennant
Producer: Rhonda Byrne, Robert W. Cort, Joe Gelchion, Matthew George, Robert Katz
Screenwriter: Rick Parks
Production Co: Shine Box Media Group, Illumination Productions, Savvy Media Holdings, TRI G, Covert Media, Robert Cort Productions
Rating: PG (Language and an Injury Image)
Genre: Romance, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 31, 2020
Runtime: 1h 47m

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