The Secret Kingdom

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The Secret Kingdom

PG

2023

1h 38m

Kids & Family

Fantasy

Adventure

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Hidden beneath their bedroom floor lies a land of enchantment, which must be protected from an ancient enemy -- the evil Shroud. As they embark on their quest to unite five mystical treasures and save the Kingdom, Peter and Verity must face epic challenges that will test their bravery to the limit.

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

07/24/2023

1/5

The only timepiece you’ll be staring at through this endurance test is the one on your wrist.

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

07/23/2023

2/5

The performances – child, adult and pangolin alike – are painfully poor. And the stop-start pacing of the picture is a slog.

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Cath Clarke

Guardian

07/17/2023

2/5

Like its title, this film is mostly bland and semi-forgettable – with scenes more than a little familiar from the fantasy back catalogue, adding no real flavour of its own.

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Gregory Wakeman

The National (UAE)

08/10/2023

3/5

Relatively enjoyable, albeit instantly forgettable.

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Amber Wilkinson

Eye for Film

07/26/2023

3/5

Although there is some mild peril here, this is a film that is built on thinking outside the box, the importance of friendship and drawing on your inner strength, even when you think that’s tough.

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David Griffiths

Subculture Entertainment

07/22/2023

4/5

Brilliant fantasy for the whole family that proves once again why Matt Drummond is one of Australia's most promising filmmakers.

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Mossie G

@RT93971228 05/12/2025

A must watch for kids....if you find adults moaning pretending they know about acting or story telling then they are totally missing the point IT'S FOR KIDS YOU SELFISH IDIOTS

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Teodors B

@RT38398069 12/25/2024

Child loved it. For adults might not be the best choice

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Kevin T

@RT68740500 03/09/2024

If AI wrote and produced a fantasy, this would be it. Such juxtaposing elements and creepy AI characters. I literally felt nauseated.

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Shi Yu L

@RT50865871 06/11/2023

I really wanted to give this film a try. But after watching it for 22 minutes, I couldn't endure anymore. At the beginning, there is a narrative part which I find very interesting. Because of that, I continued to watch it to the length of 22 minutes. That being said, when it reached to 22 minutes, I could bear it anymore. So, I stopped watching it. Why? Two main facts. One, thr acting is terrible. I can understand the children's acting. They are still young, so, it wouldn't be great as I have expected. But I find the parents action is also not that good. Most of the reasons why I couldn't continue to watch this film is this acting. Another thing is special effects which I find it has some flaws too. In the other words, not that good. Some might think that it's good but for me, sorry, it's not that good. To summarise this review, although I didn't watch it to the end, I feel like this film is not that good. Just like some people say, if you don't have anything to watch, watch it. But if you have the other film, you can skip it and watch the other films because it's not worth to watch.

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Hidden beneath their bedroom floor lies a land of enchantment, which must be protected from an ancient enemy -- the evil Shroud. As they embark on their quest to unite five mystical treasures and save the Kingdom, Peter and Verity must face epic challenges that will test their bravery to the limit.

Director: Matt Drummond
Producer: Matt Drummond, Megan Drummond
Screenwriter: Matt Drummond
Distributor: Saban Films
Production Co: Little Monster Productions
Rating: PG (Thematic Elements|Action/Peril)
Genre: Kids & Family, Fantasy, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 9, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 9, 2023
Runtime: 1h 38m

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