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Secrets & Lies

First worldwide release
May 24, 1996
Score
7.6 / 10
Length
2h 22m
Language
EN
Drama
🎬 Directed by Mike Leigh 🌟 Brenda Blethyn, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Timothy Spall, Phyllis Logan, Claire Rushbrook

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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Release Rollout

Secrets & Lies opened first in United Kingdom on May 24, 1996. The rollout continued across 28 countries, finishing in Taiwan on January 24, 2025. In the United States, it arrived in theaters on September 27, 1996. A digital release followed on January 21, 2022.

Release Dates by Country
United KingdomMay 24, 1996
IrelandJun 7, 1996
SingaporeJul 27, 1996
SwedenAug 30, 1996
AustraliaSep 5, 1996
GermanySep 12, 1996
BelgiumSep 18, 1996
FranceSep 18, 1996
South KoreaSep 21, 1996
CanadaSep 27, 1996
United StatesSep 27, 1996
SpainOct 3, 1996
DenmarkOct 11, 1996
FinlandOct 11, 1996
PortugalOct 18, 1996
BrazilNov 15, 1996
NetherlandsDec 5, 1996
GreeceDec 6, 1996
ItalyDec 6, 1996
HungaryDec 12, 1996
JapanDec 21, 1996
ArgentinaFeb 27, 1997
UYMar 6, 1997
PolandMar 7, 1997
TurkeyMar 7, 1997
MexicoMay 16, 1997
VEDec 17, 1997
Czech RepublicJan 29, 1998
SlovakiaSep 3, 1998
RSFeb 26, 2010
TaiwanJan 24, 2025
Frequently Asked Questions

When does Secrets & Lies come out?

Secrets & Lies was released on May 24, 1996.

When does Secrets & Lies come out in United States?

Secrets & Lies was released in United States on September 27, 1996.

When does Secrets & Lies come out in United Kingdom?

Secrets & Lies was released in United Kingdom on May 24, 1996.

When does Secrets & Lies come out in Germany?

Secrets & Lies was released in Germany on September 12, 1996.

When does Secrets & Lies come out in Australia?

Secrets & Lies was released in Australia on September 5, 1996.

When will Secrets & Lies be available on streaming or digital?

Secrets & Lies became available on digital platforms on January 21, 2022.

Who directed Secrets & Lies?

Secrets & Lies was directed by Mike Leigh.

How long is Secrets & Lies?

Secrets & Lies has a runtime of 2h 22m.