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Milton's Secret

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Twelve-year-old Milton Adams (William Ainscough) feels his world is in crisis. With his parents stressing about their careers and finances, and the neighborhood bully tormenting him, he is constantly anxious. When Milton's optimistic grandfather (Donald Sutherland) comes to visit, he learns the secret to finding true happiness from a man who has seen the world and who has committed to living life in the present.

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Geoff Berkshire Variety 10/01/2016
Alas, even a prickly pro like Sutherland can't do anything to elevate a hokey self-help lecture disguised as family entertainment. Go to Full Review Peter Howell Toronto Star 09/30/2016
2/4
It's perfectly nutty and perfectly dull, like St. Vincent on Quaaludes. Go to Full Review Marsha Lederman Globe and Mail 09/30/2016
2/4
Milton's Secret carries a powerful and important message, but the film feels ham-fisted, clichd and overearnest at times, especially for adult viewers. Go to Full Review Andrew Parker The Gate 08/28/2018
It's not a perfect film, and it's admittedly rather slight, but it's a rare kind of picture done well. Go to Full Review Barbara Shulgasser Common Sense Media 05/08/2018
3/5
Drama about boy learning to deal with his problems, bullying Go to Full Review Serena Donadoni L.A. Weekly 10/03/2016
Bain's film functions as a delivery system for Tolle's spiritual philosophy, and might have been the New Age equivalent of a stilted faith-based drama if not for its smart, nuanced performances. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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01/15/2021 It was slow and not that inspiring. I kept waiting for a "catch" to grab my attention and it never happened. See more 12/28/2020 Great story and acting See more 08/02/2020 Milton and grandpa bond and together discover the alchemy of embracing today. Milton's parents also get this truth. The bully and his dad get it. And we have to thank cats for forgetting what happened yesterday and for not worrying about tomorrow. Seize the day! See more 09/23/2019 Good cast and nice family movie See more 05/27/2017 Superb, moving story. Great work by Donald Sutherland especially. See more 03/01/2017 This film offers an opportunity for families to talk about how they can better be in the present moment. Bain skillfully shows the difference between being enslaved by your thoughts and emotions to living in the now. He ingeniously humanizes the bully. Watching the film a 3rd time I find more nuggets of wisdom and the film itself elevates your consciousness, if you pay attention. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Barnet Bain

Director

Donald Sutherland

Grandpa Howard

Michelle Rodriguez

Ms. Ferguson

Mia Kirshner

Jane Adams

David Sutcliffe

Bill Adams

William Ainscough

Milton

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Synopsis Twelve-year-old Milton Adams (William Ainscough) feels his world is in crisis. With his parents stressing about their careers and finances, and the neighborhood bully tormenting him, he is constantly anxious. When Milton's optimistic grandfather (Donald Sutherland) comes to visit, he learns the secret to finding true happiness from a man who has seen the world and who has committed to living life in the present.
Director
Barnet Bain
Producer
Sean Buckley, Fred Fuchs, Stephen Huszar, Ryan Lockwood
Screenwriter
Donald Martin, Sara B. Cooper, Barnet Bain
Distributor
Momentum Pictures
Production Co
Berkshire Axis Media
Rating
PG (Bullying|Brief Language|Adolescent Issues|Thematic Elements)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 30, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 1, 2016
Runtime
1h 28m