# Secretary (2002)

> A troubled young secretary finds unexpected purpose and emotional fulfillment through an unconventional relationship with her demanding lawyer employer.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6042

## Facts

- Runtime: 111 min
- Genres: Romance, Drama, Comedy
- Director: Steven Shainberg
- Cast: James Spader, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jeremy Davies, Lesley Ann Warren, Stephen McHattie, Patrick Bauchau, Jessica Tuck, Osgood Perkins
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0274812/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: darkly comic, provocative, tender, adult date night, independent film night

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