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His Secret Family

  • TV Movie
  • 2015
  • TV-14
  • 1h 23m
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
588
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Jennifer Aspen, Haylie Duff, and David O'Donnell in His Secret Family (2015)
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Sarah adores her husband, Jason, but when Jason disappears and she tries to track him down, it opens up a whole new can of worms and she realizes that he has a dark past that he is trying to... Read allSarah adores her husband, Jason, but when Jason disappears and she tries to track him down, it opens up a whole new can of worms and she realizes that he has a dark past that he is trying to hide.Sarah adores her husband, Jason, but when Jason disappears and she tries to track him down, it opens up a whole new can of worms and she realizes that he has a dark past that he is trying to hide.

  • Director
    • Michael Feifer
  • Writer
    • Michael Feifer
  • Stars
    • Haylie Duff
    • David O'Donnell
    • Parker Stevenson
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.8/10
    588
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Michael Feifer
    • Writer
      • Michael Feifer
    • Stars
      • Haylie Duff
      • David O'Donnell
      • Parker Stevenson
    • 17User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Haylie Duff
    Haylie Duff
    • Sarah
    David O'Donnell
    David O'Donnell
    • Jason
    Parker Stevenson
    Parker Stevenson
    • Detective Sharpson
    Jennifer Aspen
    Jennifer Aspen
    • Emily
    Mekenna Melvin
    Mekenna Melvin
    • Lauren
    Judah Nelson
    Judah Nelson
    • Brandon
    Lester Purry
    Lester Purry
    • Dr. McCann
    Nicholas Guilak
    Nicholas Guilak
    • Detective Miller
    Caia Coley
    Caia Coley
    • New Reporter
    Christopher Allen
    Christopher Allen
    • Mail Center Worker
    Shelby Janes
    Shelby Janes
    • Joan
    Candy Goodhart
    • Nurse
    • Director
      • Michael Feifer
    • Writer
      • Michael Feifer
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    User reviews17

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    10katherinegipple

    This movie 🍿 kept me on the edge of my seat!

    I couldn't wait to find out what was going to happen.

    Good actors and great story.

    I wish I could find more movies like this one.

    💕 Loved it!

    Story line and setting is spectacular!
    10lildiva-36322

    Loved it

    Haylie duff is an amazing actress I love her and this is one of my favorite lifetime movies I myself love it
    1LinaStrick

    Amazingly awful

    Terrible acting by the lead with a matching script. I started commenting on Facebook as the movie progressed because I couldn't believe what I was seeing. It was the epitome of awful, but not the kind that makes it kitsch. If a dictionary or writer's guide ever wants to define "too stupid to live," they should post a picture of this movie's heroine. Sheesh! And omg, Parker Stevenson has a small part? Oh dear. You know it's time to turn off the TV if you're suffering through this.
    1joelemerond

    A review that could save your life

    I'm not one to submit a review unless it was outstanding, in contrast, this movie was so terrible I felt that I should submit a review and maybe save someone's time. First of all this was the typical kind of movie with the underlying message that all men are awful and will only hurt you. I could handle that since its only a movie, but with all it's other content this movie just put me over the edge. Multiple holes in the story, accompanied by some terrible acting just put the icing on the cake for this abomination. Also, a RIDICULOUS choice of settings, especially with the cabin which was an absolute disgusting addition. I would suggest for all the copies of this movie be burned and the director along with all individuals with even the smallest of relation to this movie should be fired indefinitely.
    4wes-connors

    Double Trouble

    Happily married Haylie Duff (as Sarah Brown) suffers an unexpected tragedy. Her husband, successful San Bernardino, CA salesman David O'Donnell (as Jason Goodman), has gone missing. The bills on their luxurious Big Bear estate are piling up. Even worse, sickly preteen son Judah Nelson (as Brandon) has a rare disease and may need a transplant from dad. The lad's deceased grandfather's old business partner Parker Stevenson (as Daniel Sharpson) is now a detective, but he sees mother Duff as a suspect. It's up to Duff to solve her mounting problems, which puts her life in danger...

    This is you average "Lifetime" TV movie. Much of it seems jarring and there are ragged edges in the construction. Still, it's a good effort by writer-director Michael Feifer, who gets the project completed adequately. More production time would have made the drama more satisfying...

    Thought Duff may be pregnant with a second child, which would have added heartbreak and possibly given her some more interesting acting opportunities. There is no love interest between her and Det. Stevenson. However, he is noticeably older and, perhaps, no longer seen as a romantic actor. A murdered woman enters the story too abruptly, and model-pretty Jennifer Aspen (as Emily) never says Mr. O'Donnell paid her any attention. While some of the casting seems off, Jennifer Aspen (as Emily) does a fine job as the naive first wife and O'Donnell is fun as Duff's wayward husband.

    **** His Secret Family (2015-08-01) Michael Feifer ~ Haylie Duff, David O'Donnell, Parker Stevenson, Jennifer Aspen

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      Kathy Najimy was considered for the role of Sarah.
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    • Release date
      • August 1, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • A Secret Life
    • Filming locations
      • Big Bear, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Feifer Worldwide
      • Jorva Productions
      • SF Productions
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    • Budget
      • $3,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 23m(83 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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