The Secret of Moonacre

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The Secret of Moonacre

PG,

2009,

1h 43m,

Adventure/

Fantasy/

Romance

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24%

21 Reviews

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46%

2,500+ Ratings

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46%

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2,500+ Ratings

Maria Merryweather is orphaned at the age of 13 and forced to leave her luxurious life in London. She goes to stay with her somewhat eccentric uncle named Sir Benjamin at Moonacre Manor. While reading the pages of a magical book, Maria discovers her true destiny as the Moon Princess of a fantastical war-torn kingdom, which she must save from falling into the sea forever.

Critics Consensus

Despite impressive production values, this is staid, plodding and unimpressive fantasy-fare, with poor performances struggling with an underdeveloped script.

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Edward Porter

The Times (UK)

Feb 12, 2009

2/5

Richards starred in 2007's The Golden Compass and, compared with big-budget fantasies of that kind, this smaller effort can't help looking mimsy, despite its good intentions.

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Anthony Quinn

Independent (UK)

Feb 10, 2009

1/5

A sluggish narrative is further hampered by "comic" turns (Juliet Stevenson, as a gurning governess) and some frankly shameless knockoffs.

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

Feb 6, 2009

A sweet if faintly soporific fantasy adventure for family audiences.

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Karen Wirsling

Common Sense Media

Feb 13, 2017

4/5

Enchanting fantasy turns teen into sweet, selfless princess.

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Common Sense Media Editors

Common Sense Media

Jan 25, 2011

4/5

Enchanting fantasy turns teen into sweet, selfless princess.

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Philip French

Observer (UK)

Feb 12, 2009

A film about magic that remains obdurately unmagical.

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Finn S

Nov 7, 2018

Superb fantasty, beautifully acted- really feel good - free from the sex and violence so prevalent nowadays, lovely refreshing family film

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Hagrid M

Oct 1, 2018

Great book. Horrible film adaptation.

Harry M

Sep 21, 2018

Love this movie a great one to watch with my daughter. Wonderful story and great costumes. Love all the animals.

Han W

Apr 24, 2018

I know that many people will disagree with me, but I love this movie, all the"top critics" are saying it is bad, but you guys can't possibly enjoy anything! you are critics, it seems all you do is criticize. take some time to actully enjoy the movies, instead of saying something sucks because that is what the "cool guys" say, some of you may actuly be thing for yourselves, but I am willing to bet many are not. I am just a little girl, I don't know much, but, what I do know, is that this world is cruel, this world is mean, this world, if it had more people who went with the "cool guys", would be stuck in a never ending bordom! you may be bord, your brother may be bored, please, I am begging you, don't make it boring for anybody else, instead of insulting the movie, recommend some stuff to the director! please, don't ruin this world, please, don't ruin my world. ( said with a small voice filled with saddness and hope)

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Finn L

Mar 21, 2018

At the end there were sea horses XD Sans: yas

Han G

Nov 19, 2017

This was so bad. Production value was actually really high, but they seem to have blown the whole budget on costume and set. My 7YO liked it. We gave it 2 out of 6 thumbs.

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Synopsis

Maria Merryweather is orphaned at the age of 13 and forced to leave her luxurious life in London. She goes to stay with her somewhat eccentric uncle named Sir Benjamin at Moonacre Manor. While reading the pages of a magical book, Maria discovers her true destiny as the Moon Princess of a fantastical war-torn kingdom, which she must save from falling into the sea forever.

Director: Gabor Csupo
Producer: Michael Cowan
Screenwriter: Graham Alborough, Lucy Shuttleworth
Production Co: UK Film Council, Spice Factory, Australian Film Commission, South Pacific Pictures
Rating: PG (Some Mild Peril|Language)
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2016
Runtime: 1h 43m

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