---
title: "The Secret"
year: 2005
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-secret-2005"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 80002
imdb_id: "tt0355527"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 4.0
vote_count: 4
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# The Secret (2005) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-secret-2005

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Secret" (2005).
Constraints:
Use only verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented names, dates, numbers, or plot points.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Source [1]: Title: The Secret (2005). Rating: PG-13. US Release Date: 05/11/2005. Genres: Thriller and Horror. Runtime: 1h 30m. Synopsis: Four tourists travel to the Swedish island of Gotland in September hoping for the time of their lives. They find Swedes are not on the island at that time. The few inhabitants carry a secret that makes the tourists wish they had never come to Sweden.
Source [2]: Mentions Jim Sheridan (not linked to The Secret 2005 in this text, though he is a director).
Source [3]: Discusses "The Secret (2006 film)" which is an Australian-American spirituality pseudo-documentary. Avoid this as the user specifically asked for the 2005 film.
Source [4]: Discusses "The Secret (2006)" cast/crew. Avoid.
Source [5]: Mentions "The Secret (2005)" cast and crew

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Paolo Vacirca

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Thomas Jankert** as *Hotel Owner*
- **Janne Ström** as *Priest / Wedenståhl*
- **Ulf Nyberg** as *Roland / Young Priest*
- **Christian Sandström** as *Oliver*
- **Charly Wassberg Borbos**
- **Richard Castefjord**
- **Nicklas Nordborg**
- **Pierre Wilén**
- **Cecilia Olsson**
- **Paolo Vacirca**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Secret online?
The Secret is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Secret worth watching?
The Secret holds a community rating of 4.0/10 based on 4 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Thriller, Horror for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Secret and when was it released?
The Secret is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 2005. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Secret?
The Secret was directed by Paolo Vacirca.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Secret — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/80002)
- [Jim Sheridan - IMDb](https://m.imdb.com/name/nm0006487/?ls)
- [The Secret (2006 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Secret_(2006_film))
- [The Secret (2006) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/26594-the-secret/cast)
- [The Secret (2005) - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/the-secret/a8cKIQ2VbvRbCYiIgolAl1/credits/)

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