Maddie’s Secret

Opens Friday, June 12, 2026

In his directorial debut, comedian, writer, and actor John Early stars as a plucky dishwasher who leaps to viral superstardom at a trendy food content-creation company. Maddie seems to have everything—adoring husband (Eric Rahill), ride-or-die bestie (Kate Berlant) and a cupboard full of ethically-sourced chili crisp—but mounting pressures threaten to reawaken a hidden secret from her troubled past. A pitch-perfect blend of satire, melodrama, daring tonal shifts and intimate performances, MADDIE’S SECRET announces a bold new cinematic voice.

Official selection: TIFF, New Directors New Films

“Soars on the fuel of its open-hearted sincerity…it’s hard not to be beguiled.” – RogerEbert.com

• Country USA
• Running Time 100 minutes
• Format DCP
• Distributor Magnolia
• Director John Early
• Cast John Early, Kate Berlant, Eric Rahill, Kate Berlant, Eric Rahill, Kristen Johnston, Claudia O'Doherty, Conner O'Malley, Vanessa Bayer, Chris Bauer
• Accessibility Assistive Listening, T-Coil, Closed Captioning

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