MADDIE'S SECRET is comedian, writer, and actor John Early's critically acclaimed directorial debut starring himself as Maddie, a plucky dishwasher who leaps to viral superstardom at a trendy food content creation company. While her life seems picturesque — complete with an adoring husband (Eric Rahill), ride-or-die best friend (Kate Berlant) and a cupboard full of woman-owned ethically-sourced chili crisp to boot — mounting professional pressures threaten to reawaken a hidden secret from her troubled past. A pitch-perfect blend of satire, melodrama, daring tonal shifts and intimate performances, the film marks a bold new voice in contemporary cinema.

GENRE: Comedydrama
MPAA RATING: No Rating
RUN TIME: 1h 38m
RELEASE DATE: June 19, 2026
STARRING: John Early, Kate Berlant, Eric Rahill, Claudia O'Doherty, Conner O'Malley
DIRECTOR(S): John Early
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WRITER(S): John Early
STUDIO: Magnolia Pictures