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Secret of the Wings
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Peggy Holmes. With Mae Whitman, Lucy Hale, Timothy Dalton.
7.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Tinkerbell wanders into the forbidden Winter woods and meets Periwinkle. Together they learn the secret of their wings and try to unite the warm fairies and the winter fairies to help Pixie Hollow.
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7.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTTinkerbell wanders into the forbidden Winter woods and meets Periwinkle. Together they learn the secret of their wings and try to unite the warm fairies and the winter…
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Release snapshot for Secret of the Wings.
MoviHero lists August 17, 2012 as the release date for Secret of the Wings. Peggy Holmes is the listed director. The listed cast includes Mae Whitman as Tinker Bell (voice), Lucy Hale as Periwinkle (voice), Timothy Dalton as Lord Milori (voice), Jeff Bennett as Dewey / Clank (voice). A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateAugust 17, 2012
GenresAdventure · Family · Fantasy · Animation
Runtime1h 15m
DirectorPeggy Holmes
CastMae Whitman as Tinker Bell (voice), Lucy Hale as Periwinkle (voice), Timothy Dalton as Lord Milori (voice), Jeff Bennett as Dewey / Clank (voice)
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Secret of the Wings right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Secret of the Wings runs 1h 15m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.3/10 from 1,442 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required5/10
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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voiceTinker BellTinker Bell in Secret of the Wings (2012), played by Mae Whitman.Open character guide voicePeriwinklePeriwinkle in Secret of the Wings (2012), played by Lucy Hale.Open character guide voiceLord MiloriLord Milori in Secret of the Wings (2012), played by Timothy Dalton.Open character guide
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