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Why people love it

Secretary works as a romance movie with a point of view—fans quote moments, but they also argue about what the film is actually saying about power, desire, or survival. The romance and drama blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 51m · ★ 6.8

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    1.Working Girl (1988)

    ★ 6.6 · Comedy · Romance · Drama · 1h 54m

    Why you'll love it

    Working Girl draws from the same romance well as Secretary, channeling drama in ways that feel unmistakably related. The 1988 film makes a natural companion watch — similar in spirit but distinctly its own.

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    2.The Good Girl (2002)

    ★ 6.2 · Drama · Comedy · Romance · 1h 33m

    Why you'll love it

    The Good Girl (2002) captures the romance appeal of Secretary without simply imitating it. The drama streak running through both films is what puts The Good Girl at the top of any "if you liked…" shortlist.

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    3.Shortbus (2006)

    ★ 6.2 · Romance · Drama · Comedy · 1h 41m

    Why you'll love it

    The romance appeal of Secretary — that funny edge, the drama — translates cleanly into Shortbus (2006). Different setting, same essential satisfaction.

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    • Philo
    • Night Flight Plus
    • OVID
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
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    4.The Little Death (2014)

    ★ 6.7 · Drama · Comedy · Romance · 1h 36m

    Why you'll love it

    The filmmakers behind The Little Death (2014) clearly understood what makes romance work — the same quality that keeps Secretary rewatchable. Expect the same funny rhythm, executed with a fresh angle.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Philo
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
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    • YouTube(Rent)
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    5.Just Before I Go (2015)

    ★ 6.4 · Comedy · Drama · Romance · 1h 35m

    Why you'll love it

    Just Before I Go (2015) is the kind of film Secretary fans discover and immediately send to their group chat. The romance overlap is real, but it's the funny emotional pull that seals the recommendation.

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    • Starz Roku Premium Channel
    • Philo
    • Starz Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
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    6.My Awkward Sexual Adventure (2012)

    ★ 6.8 · Comedy · Romance · Drama · 1h 38m

    Why you'll love it

    My Awkward Sexual Adventure shares Secretary's gift for romance — the 2012 film delivers drama without overstaying its welcome. Consider it required viewing once you've finished rewatching your first pick.

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    7.The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)

    ★ 7.6 · Drama · Fantasy · Romance · 2h 46m

    Why you'll love it

    Much of what makes Secretary compelling — the romance, the drama — shows up in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) in a slightly different form. Both films understand that bittersweet storytelling works best when it trusts the audience.

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    • fuboTV
    • Paramount Plus Premium
    • Paramount Plus Essential
    • Paramount+ Amazon Channel
    • Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
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    8.Fifty Shades Freed (2018)

    ★ 6.7 · Drama · Romance · 1h 45m

    Why you'll love it

    The romance energy of Secretary is alive in Fifty Shades Freed (2018), filtered through a different story but the same emotional register. It earns its place on this list with a bittersweet payoff that rivals the original pick.

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    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
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    • YouTube(Rent)
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    9.Focus (2015)

    ★ 6.9 · Romance · Comedy · Crime · 1h 45m

    Why you'll love it

    Focus (2015) operates in the same romance as Secretary, but with its own distinct voice and pacing. The funny payoff will feel satisfyingly familiar without retreading the same ground.

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    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    10.The Duke of Burgundy (2015)

    ★ 6.3 · Drama · Mystery · Romance · 1h 44m

    Why you'll love it

    The Duke of Burgundy (2015) belongs to the same conversation as Secretary — both anchor their romance in drama emotion that doesn't let go. The bittersweet undercurrent connects them more than any plot summary would suggest.

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    • AMC Plus Apple TV Channel
    • AMC+ Amazon Channel
    • AMC+
    • Philo
    • Sundance Now
    • MUBI
    • MUBI Amazon Channel
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
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FAQ

What should I watch after Secretary?
Try Working Girl, The Good Girl, Shortbus—each shares DNA with Secretary while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Secretary?
Secretary (2002) is best described as Romance, Drama, Comedy. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Secretary worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 6.8/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this romance lane.

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