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."
Originally released in 1996. Secrets & Lies is a drama film. directed by Mike Leigh. With a runtime of 2h 22m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Brenda Blethyn, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, and Timothy Spall
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 24, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
2h 22m
142 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (704 votes)
Budget
$4.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$13.4M
3.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $4,500,000
- Revenue
- $13,417,292
Production Companies
- CiBy 2000
- Channel Four Films
- Thin Man Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Secrets & Lies about?
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.
Who directed Secrets & Lies?
Secrets & Lies was directed by Mike Leigh.
How long is Secrets & Lies?
Secrets & Lies has a runtime of 2 hours and 22 minutes (142 minutes total).
When was Secrets & Lies released?
Secrets & Lies was released on May 24, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Secrets & Lies?
The main cast of Secrets & Lies includes Brenda Blethyn, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Timothy Spall, Phyllis Logan, Claire Rushbrook.
Is Secrets & Lies worth watching?
Secrets & Lies has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 704 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.