Maddie's Secret
A food influencer’s polished online persona begins to crack as secret bulimia strains her friendships, marriage, and relationship with her past.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- uncomfortable
- intimate
- thoughtful movie night
- indie film evening
What critics said
Critics responded positively overall, with the film’s 74 Metascore indicating a generally favorable reception.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Maddie’s online fame as a food influencer masks her bulimia and painful past.
The central character navigates online fame while attempting to hide a serious personal struggle.
The film combines comedy with an explicit depiction of bulimia, secrecy, and emotional pain.
Maddie’s close friendships are central to how she navigates fame and concealed distress.
Films like Maddie's Secret, and why
Shiva Baby
shares darkly comic treatment of private distress, social performance, and female friendship
Ingrid Goes West
shares influencer culture, online identity, uncomfortable humor, and psychological unraveling
The Skeleton Twins
shares intimate dramedy, painful personal histories, and emotionally complicated friendship
Movie Details
- Director
- John Early
- Release Date
- 2026-06-19
- Runtime
- 98 min
- Rating
- 8.0 / 10 (1)
Cast
- John Early
- Kate Berlant
- Eric Rahill
- Kristen Johnston
- Claudia O'Doherty
- Conner O'Malley
- Vanessa Bayer
- Chris Bauer
- Nate Varrone
- Harris Mayersohn
Common questions
- What is Maddie's Secret about?
- A food influencer’s polished online persona begins to crack as secret bulimia strains her friendships, marriage, and relationship with her past.
- What is Maddie's Secret like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Maddie's Secret as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Maddie's Secret violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Maddie's Secret.
- What did critics think of Maddie's Secret?
- Critics responded positively overall, with the film’s 74 Metascore indicating a generally favorable reception.
- Which films are like Maddie's Secret?
- Films with a similar feel include Shiva Baby, Ingrid Goes West, and The Skeleton Twins.
- How long is Maddie's Secret?
- Maddie's Secret runs 98 minutes.
