The Secret Scripture

Right now you can watch The Secret Scripture in Australia on Foxtel Now, and in the US on Amazon Prime Video and The CW — and the chemistry between the leads carries every scene. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. 327 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Rooney Mara is the anchor, and the chemistry with the rest of the cast carries every scene. Put it on tonight on Foxtel Now and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, The Secret Scripture is worth clearing space for. The Secret Scripture treats its central relationship as something worth taking seriously. The hidden memoir of an elderly woman confined to a mental hospital reveals the history of her passionate yet tortured life, and of the religious and political upheavals in Ireland during the 1920s and 30s. Rooney Mara and Theo James lead a cast that makes the relationship feel genuine, not scripted. It hit screens in 2017. Romance lives or dies on chemistry, and The Secret Scripture has it in the cast combination that the writers chose to put at the centre of everything. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

The Secret Scripture is the kind of thing you watch without apology. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. The chemistry Rooney Mara brings to it is the engine that drives everything. A rarer quality than it sounds — earning the romantic beats rather than assuming them.

The Secret Scripture was released in 2017, directed by Jim Sheridan. The full 108-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.