Secrets & Lies
Roxanne drives her mother crazy. Maurice never speaks to his niece. Cynthia has a shock for her family. Monica can't talk to her husband. Hortense has never met her mother.
After her adoptive mother dies, Hortense, a successful black optometrist, seeks out her birth mother. She's shocked when her research leads her to Cynthia, a working class white woman.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Secrets & Lies
- Genres: Drama
- Release Date: 1996-05-24
- Runtime: 142 minutes
- Rating: 7.554/10 (670 votes)
- Budget: $4,500,000
- Revenue: $13,417,292
- Production Companies: CiBy 2000, Channel Four Films, Thin Man Films
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.9414
- Languages: English, Greek
Cast & Crew
Brenda Blethyn
as Cynthia Rose Purley
Marianne Jean-Baptiste
as Hortense Cumberbatch
Timothy Spall
as Maurice Purley
Phyllis Logan
as Monica Purley
Claire Rushbrook
as Roxanne Purley
Lee Ross
as Paul
Lesley Manville
as The Social Worker
Elizabeth Berrington
as Jane
Michele Austin
as Dionne
Ron Cook
as Stuart
Gallery
Trailers & Clips
Secrets & Lies Q&A | Mike Leigh in Conversation
Channel 4 Promo
Mike Leigh on the Making of Secrets & Lies
Official Trailer
United States TV Spot
Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Secrets & Lies?▼
Secrets & Lies is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1996-05-24.
Who are the main actors in Secrets & Lies?▼
The main cast includes Brenda Blethyn, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Timothy Spall, Phyllis Logan, Claire Rushbrook, .
Where can I watch Secrets & Lies online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Secrets & Lies is available.
Is Secrets & Lies based on a true story?▼
Roxanne drives her mother crazy. Maurice never speaks to his niece. Cynthia has a shock for her family. Monica can't talk to her husband. Hortense has never met her mother.
What is the IMDb rating of Secrets & Lies?▼
Secrets & Lies has an IMDb rating of 7.554/10 based on 670 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Secrets & Lies?▼
The movie had a production budget of $4,500,000 and earned $13,417,292 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Secrets & Lies?▼
The soundtrack was composed by CiBy 2000, Channel Four Films, Thin Man Films. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Secrets & Lies filmed?▼
Secrets & Lies was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Secrets & Lies?▼
The total runtime of Secrets & Lies is 142 minutes.
Is Secrets & Lies suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Secrets & Lies?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Secrets & Lies.
Does Secrets & Lies have a post-credit scene?▼
Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!
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