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Secrets & Lies

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: 7.6/10 (696 votes)
  • Budget: $4,500,000
  • Revenue: $13,417,292
  • Production Companies: CiBy 2000, Channel Four Films, Thin Man Films
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.3989
  • Languages: English, Greek

Cast & Crew

Brenda Blethyn

Brenda Blethyn

as Cynthia Rose Purley

Marianne Jean-Baptiste

Marianne Jean-Baptiste

as Hortense Cumberbatch

Timothy Spall

Timothy Spall

as Maurice Purley

Phyllis Logan

Phyllis Logan

as Monica Purley

Claire Rushbrook

Claire Rushbrook

as Roxanne Purley

Lee Ross

Lee Ross

as Paul

Lesley Manville

Lesley Manville

as The Social Worker

Elizabeth Berrington

Elizabeth Berrington

as Jane

Michele Austin

Michele Austin

as Dionne

Ron Cook

Ron Cook

as Stuart

Gallery

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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

External Links

Keywords

london, englandparent child relationshipadoptionsocially deprived familyreunioncandidloving

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 7.6/10 based on 696 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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