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Maddie's Secret

USA | 2025 | 98 min.

Opens July 10, 2026

Unmissable directorial debut satirizing and skewering content culture from iconic alt-comedian John Early, who plays the titular role, alongside a troupe of comedians including Kate Berlant, Vanessa Bayer, and Conner O’Malley.



Join John Early for an introduction and post-film Q&A at both showtimes on Friday, July 10.

Tickets

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Friday, July 10, 2026

SIFF Cinema Uptown

4:20 PM 7:30 PM

Saturday, July 11, 2026

SIFF Cinema Uptown

11:30 AM 2:15 PM 5:00 PM 7:45 PM

Sunday, July 12, 2026

SIFF Cinema Uptown

11:30 AM 2:15 PM 5:00 PM 7:45 PM

Monday, July 13, 2026

SIFF Cinema Uptown

4:45 PM 7:30 PM

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

SIFF Cinema Uptown

4:45 PM 7:30 PM

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

SIFF Cinema Uptown

4:45 PM 7:30 PM

Thursday, July 16, 2026

SIFF Cinema Uptown

4:45 PM 7:30 PM

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Maddie's Secret is the year's smartest comedy-melodrama featuring your favorite alternative millennial comedians, John Early, Kate Berlant, Vanessa Bayer, and Conner O'Malley. Early stars as Maddie, a charming food influencer whose online rise collides with a hidden struggle with bulimia. Blending sharp satire of social media culture with genuine emotional depth, this festival gem is a heartfelt combination of the filmmaking energies of John Waters and Todd Haynes.

  • Principal Cast: John Early, Kate Berlant, Eric Rahill, Kristen Johnston, Claudia O'Doherty, Conner O'Malley
  • Country: USA
  • Year: 2025
  • Running Time: 98 min.
  • Producer: John Early, Luca Intill
  • Screenplay: John Early
  • Cinematographers: Max Lakner
  • Editors: Danny Scharar
  • Language: English
  • US Distributor: Magnolia Pictures
  • International Sales: United Talent Agency (UTA)