Overview
A young woman, recently released from a mental hospital, gets a job as a secretary to a demanding lawyer, where their employer-employee relationship turns into a sexual, sadomasochistic one.
MovieMagicScore Overview
Auto-generatedSteven Shainberg directs this 2002 comedy, drama, and romance about a fragile young woman who takes a job with a demanding lawyer, only for their working relationship to evolve into an unconventional, power-charged bond. Handled with dark wit, the film explores control, vulnerability, and the unexpected ways people find connection and self-acceptance. The tone is offbeat and intimate, balancing discomfort with tenderness. It suits adult viewers drawn to unconventional romances and character studies. The film holds a MagicMovieScore of 6.8.
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Top Cast
James Spader
Mr. Grey
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Lee Holloway
Jeremy Davies
Peter
Lesley Ann Warren
Joan Holloway
Stephen McHattie
Burt Holloway
Patrick Bauchau
Dr. Twardon
Jessica Tuck
Tricia O'Connor
Osgood Perkins
Jonathan
Community1,909 votes
6.8
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6.6 ★
Moderate confidence
Bayesian
6.62
95% interval
±0.07
Ratings
1.9K
1,895 ratings. The score is reasonably stable but could shift up to 0.07 as more ratings come in.
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Movie Info
Release Date
September 20, 2002
Runtime
1h 51m
Rating
R
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Director
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