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.

Filmistani86

Blockbuster

IMDb850K

733votes

DramaSlow BurnEmotional DepthHidden GemPhilosophical

Why Watch

A English Drama film (1996) rated 8.0/10 on IMDb by 50K+ viewers — highly recommended. Starring Brenda Blethyn, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, known for emotionally resonant storytelling.

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.

Cast

Brenda Blethyn

Cynthia Rose Purley

Marianne Jean-Baptiste

Hortense Cumberbatch

Timothy Spall

Maurice Purley

Phyllis Logan

Monica Purley

Claire Rushbrook

Roxanne Purley

Lee Ross

Paul

Lesley Manville

The Social Worker

Elizabeth Berrington

Jane

Michele Austin

Dionne

Ron Cook

Stuart

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Secrets & Lies worth watching?

Yes — highly recommended. Filmistani rates Secrets & Lies 86/100 (IMDb: 8.0/10). A strong pick for fans of Drama.

Where can I watch Secrets & Lies online in India?

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Is Secrets & Lies a hit or flop?

Secrets & Lies is a blockbuster hit — 50K+ IMDb votes and a Filmistani Score of 86/100 confirm massive audience approval.

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…