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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.”

★ 7.6(730)19962h 22m

Drama

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Secrets & Lies is streaming on MUBI in Denmark, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, SF Anytime and Amazon Video. Availability checked 17 June 2026.

Where to watch Secrets & Lies

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Good to know

Director: Mike Leigh
Release date: 1996-05-24
Runtime: 2h 22m
Language: Greek
Box office: $13,417,292
Budget: $4,500,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: CiBy 2000

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About Secrets & Lies

Secrets & Lies is a 1996 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Mike Leigh, starring Brenda Blethyn, Marianne Jean-Baptiste and Timothy Spall. It has a runtime of 2 hours 22 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.6/10 from 730 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Secrets & Lies in Denmark — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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

Trevor Laird

Hortense's Brother

Brian Bovell

Hortense's Brother

Themes & keywords

london, englandparent child relationshipadoptionsocially deprived familyreunioncandidloving

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Secrets & Lies in Denmark?+

In Denmark, you can stream Secrets & Lies on MUBI. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, SF Anytime and Amazon Video.

Is Secrets & Lies on Netflix?+

Secrets & Lies is not on Netflix in Denmark right now, but you can stream it on MUBI.

How long is Secrets & Lies?+

Secrets & Lies has a runtime of 2 hours 22 minutes (142 minutes).

Who stars in Secrets & Lies?+

Secrets & Lies stars Brenda Blethyn, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Timothy Spall, Phyllis Logan and Claire Rushbrook.

When did Secrets & Lies come out?+

Secrets & Lies is a 1996 movie directed by Mike Leigh.

What genre is Secrets & Lies?+

Secrets & Lies is Drama film.

Who directed Secrets & Lies?+

Secrets & Lies was directed by Mike Leigh.