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By Andrea Beach
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Romance has drinking and swearing, but no spark.
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My Secret Billionaire
What's the Story?
MY SECRET BILLIONAIRE is the story of how self made billionaire Ferro Olivetti (Victor Alfieri) finds love when he sets aside the trappings of wealth. From his deathbed, Ferro's father makes him promise to spend one month with no money, under a different name, because he thinks it's the only way Ferro will find love and happiness. Ferro's not really interested in settling down, but promises he'll do what his dad asks. His very first night alone in Manhattan is spent in jail, but after a series of kind acts from strangers he gets a job and meets Diane (Ione Skye), a smart, down-to-earth real estate agent with the world's worst boss. Diane's not interested in romance, either, but as she and Ferro get to know each other they start to fall in love. Can they overcome all the obstacles and find a way to be together?
Is It Any Good?
The premise of this forgettable romance isn't very original, but it's one many people enjoy dreaming about. Unfortunately, the plot of My Secret Billionaire is so full of confusing holes that even two attractive stars don't help the viewer look past them. Mostly because there's just not much real chemistry between the two leads. Weak acting across the board means most of the scenes played for comedy fall completely flat, and there are too many unpleasant characters who aren't even fun to root against. Almost every aspect of the story has been done better in another movie, so this one's likely to appeal only to the biggest romance fans looking for one they haven't seen yet.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how My Secret Billionaire shows extreme wealth. Does it seem realistic? Is making billions of dollars a worthwhile pursuit? Why or why not?
Romantic movies are always popular. What do we love about them? What are some of your favorites? How does this one compare?
What about the strong language? Is it realistic? Does it matter if it is? How much is too much?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : March 9, 2021
- Cast : Victor Alfieri , Ione Skye , Talia Shire
- Director : Fraydun Manocherian
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Vision Films
- Genre : Romance
- Topics : Adventures
- Run time : 88 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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