Maddie's Secret
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Synopsis
A food influencer secretly struggles with bulimia as she navigates online fame, close friendships, and a painful past.
Cast
- John Early
- Kip Reynolds
- Neil Wachs
- Harris Mayersohn
- Kate Berlant
- Claudia O'Doherty
- Gordon Landenberger
- Conner O'Malley
- Eric Rahill
- Synmia Rosine
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John Early's 'Maddie's Secret' is polarizing audiences as a deeply sincere melodrama that some mistake for parody, with Early's drag performance as Maddie earning widespread praise for its authentic portrayal of women and eating disorders. Critics are particularly struck by Early's ability to balance comedy and genuine emotion without ever making his character the butt of the joke, creating what many call a modern masterpiece of queer cinema.
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- Jun 19, 2026
A little Mexican, a little Filipino, a little…me :)
Blair MacMillanJul 5, 2026Grill, Interrupted. Kind of a masterpiece! Floored by how well Early rides the line of sincerity and comedy without ever making Maddie the butt of the joke. In a worse director's hands, this could've been a disaster. Looks beautiful too! Kristen Johnson is terrific (and…
demi adejuyigbeSep 5, 2025None of this would work without Early’s profound love for women. He plays Maddie with the grace of a mid-century diva. He wears that blond wig like it’s real hair, with untamed flyaways and a style that’s fighting its natural part. There is a sense, when Maddie visits a…
Sam B. - Jun 16, 2026
every oscar in the world goes to… john early is the most beautiful woman in the world
sarah squirmSep 4, 2025DO YOU HAVE A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE AMANDA
kgreensJun 27, 2026"all the crazy things going on in graphic design right now..."
Drusilla Adeline - Jun 21, 2026
I try to never respond to other criticisms of a movie in my own, positive or negative, but I’m seeing a lot of folks write this off as a parody. I think that’s such a mischaracterization of what, to me, is a very funny but deeply sincere take on a movie-of-the-week. Pretty…
Brandon StreussnigJun 17, 2026Todd Haynes… meets Lifetime… meets Tennessee Williams?! There were a couple moments when I was staring at the screen in awe, like one of those people at the end of Disclosure Day.
Bobby FingerJul 1, 2026I literally love Maddie like she is a lifelong personal friend of mine
Sam B.
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- Marco Graca lovedMaddie's Secret
What an oddball movie. Not an ounce of cynicism to be found, just people struggling to find love for their own image in one of the industries that attacks it the most. Maddie and her circle are both endearingly strong, passionate and very funny
this girl likedMaddie's Secretthe film gets surprisingly deep and emotional, but also every ten minutes john early or kate berlant say or do the funniest things i’ve seen all year
Gregory Mitchell likedMaddie's SecretCould’ve been a parody, instead there was genuine emotion which made this work even if I was a little skeptical
- Idk23 dislikedMaddie's Secret
I watched this it was marked as unwatched… FU Q ANYWAYS I DIDN’T LOVE IT
Hanna Clark dislikedMaddie's SecretJust bc there were some funny parts 5.9/10
Emdix likedMaddie's Secret🥭🍆
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- NANabeel Arshad
Metacritic
Sep 17, 2025
In a satire like this, the laughs start heavy, but Early’s best trick is ending this journey in an earnest, emotionally authentic place. He’s not playing a punchline so much as a humorous, painful truth.
Jake Kring-Schreifels
The Film Stage
Sep 17, 2025
Packed with visual gags and a cast of gifted comedic actors, Maddie’s Secret straddles the line between comedy and melodrama, creating a wholly unique cinematic experience.
Jourdain Searles
The Hollywood Reporter
Sep 17, 2025
Maddie’s Secret renewed my hope that this corner of the industry can go to new places, outside of what is edgy or trendy. It is an extremely accomplished debut and one of the boldest American movies I have seen in years.
Sam Bodrojan
IndieWire
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Maddie's Secret (2026)?
The movie is 1hr 38min long.
What's Maddie's Secret (2026) about?
A food influencer secretly struggles with bulimia as she navigates online fame, close friendships, and a painful past.
Who's the cast of Maddie's Secret (2026)?
- John Early as Maddie Ralph
- Kip Reynolds as Juggler
- Neil Wachs as Homeless Man
- Harris Mayersohn as Burger Boy
- Kate Berlant as Deena
- Claudia O'Doherty as Emily
- Gordon Landenberger as Kyle
- Conner O'Malley as Zach
- Eric Rahill as Jake
- Synmia Rosine as Gourmaybe Chef #1
Who's the director behind Maddie's Secret (2026)?
John Early directed Maddie's Secret (2026).
Who produced Maddie's Secret (2026)?
John Early, Luca Intili and Harris Mayersohn produced Maddie's Secret (2026).
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