The Second(2018)
The Second Synopsis
The persona of a celebrated author is threatened when her best friend and muse reveals the dark secret behind her first novel's provenance, igniting an incendiary tale of sex, lies and betrayal.
The Second (2018) is a drama and thriller film directed by Mairi Cameron, released on April 22, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Rachael Blake, Susie Porter, Vince Colosimo and Martin Sacks. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
- Director:
- Mairi Cameron
- Writers:
- Stephen Lance
- Producers:
- Stephen Lance, Leanne Tonkes
- Cinematographer:
- Mark Wareham
- Composer:
- Ryan Walsh
- Production:
- Sense & Centsability, Screen Queensland, Second Films, Tangerine Entertainment, Screen Australia, Stan
- Status:
- Released
The Second (2018) Trailer
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The Second Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rachael Blake
as The Writer
Susie Porter
as The Muse
Vince Colosimo
as The Publisher
- Martin Sacks
Martin Sacks
as The Brother
Susan Prior
as The Detective
- Megan Dale
Megan Dale
as The Daughter
Bridget Webb
as The Favourite
- Will Beasley
Will Beasley
as The Murdered Boy
Lisa Kay
as The Senior Detective
Paula Nazarski
as The Bookstore Owner
Cate Feldmann
as The Fan
Nancy Evans
as The Taxi Driver
Key crew
Directed by Mairi Cameron, written by Stephen Lance, produced by Stephen Lance and Leanne Tonkes.
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The Second Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 20 ratings.
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The Second – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Second online?
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The Second (2018) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Second?
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The main cast of The Second (2018) includes Rachael Blake, Susie Porter, Vince Colosimo, Martin Sacks and Susan Prior. The film was directed by Mairi Cameron. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Second released?
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The Second was released on April 22, 2018 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is The Second worth watching?
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The Second (2018) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Second?
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Yes. The official The Second trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.