Maddie's Secret

Name: Maddie's Secret
Genre: Comedy
Released: June 19, 2026
Duration: 98 min
Rating: 78

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Magnolia Pictures | Release Date: June 19, 2026 | Not Rated

Summary: Maddie Ralph (John Early) is a plucky dishwasher who leaps to viral superstardom at a trendy food content creation company. While Maddie’s life seems picturesque — complete with an adoring husband (Eric Rahill), ride-or-die (literally?) best friend (Kate Berlant) and a cupboard full of woman-owned ethically-sourced chili crisp to boot —Maddie Ralph (John Early) is a plucky dishwasher who leaps to viral superstardom at a trendy food content creation company. While Maddie’s life seems picturesque — complete with an adoring husband (Eric Rahill), ride-or-die (literally?) best friend (Kate Berlant) and a cupboard full of woman-owned ethically-sourced chili crisp to boot — mounting professional pressures reawaken her long dormant struggle with an eating disorder. Unwilling to shatter the illusion of herself as the ingénue, Maddie unravels quietly, in secret, threatening her relationships and even her life.… Expand

Genre(s): Comedy

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 98 min

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Natalia Winkelman

Jun 18, 2026

Brimming with style and spirit up to the final scene, Maddie’s Secret is among the most daring movies I’ve seen this year. That it simultaneously guarantees a giddy good time is a minor miracle. Read full review

The Film Stage Jake Kring-Schreifels

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. Read full review

IndieWire Sam Bodrojan

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. Read full review

Next Best Picture Dan Bayer

Sep 17, 2025

John Early's unique sensibility bursts onto the big screen with huge laughs in this loving recreation of '80s-'90s Lifetime movies that's just as heartfelt as it is hilarious. Read full review

Bob Strauss

Jun 23, 2026

Early claims a number of influences for his movie, with the most prevalent seemingly the overwrought, problem-of-the-week TV specials he watched as a gay kid with his female friends in the 1990s. But with its colorful yet shadowy lighting (the cinematographer is Max Lakner) and Gordon Landenberger’s vibrantly painted, hipster Los Angeles production designs, “Maddie’s Secret” is a real work of cinema. Read full review

The Travers Take Peter Travers

Jun 19, 2026

I think you’ll love John Early as a dishwasher who becomes a bulimic food influencer. I know I did. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Jun 24, 2026

Maddie’s Secret reminded me of assorted John Waters pre-and-post “Hairspray” parodies. But Camp King Waters rarely pulled his punches. Touchy subject matter aside, Early’s focus here is more on playing it “straight” and on accurate mimicry than cutting edge satire. Read full review

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