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Secrets & Lies (1996): movie guide
Secrets & Lies (1996) is a Drama running about 142 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.6/10 from 758 votes. Notable cast includes Brenda Blethyn, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Timothy Spall, Phyllis Logan. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1996-05-24
- Runtime: 142 min
- TMDB: 7.6/10
- Genres: Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1996-05-24

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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.
Cast highlights
Secrets & Lies features Brenda Blethyn, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Timothy Spall, Phyllis Logan, Claire Rushbrook, Lee Ross. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1996-05-24. Runtime: 142 minutes. TMDB score: 7.6/10 (758 votes). Genres: Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover Secrets & Lies on Cinema Box
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Secrets & Lies?
- Secrets & Lies is listed as Drama on TMDB.
- How long is Secrets & Lies?
- Secrets & Lies runs about 142 minutes.
- Who stars in Secrets & Lies?
- Cast highlights include Brenda Blethyn, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Timothy Spall, Phyllis Logan, Claire Rushbrook, Lee Ross.
- Does Cinema Box stream Secrets & Lies?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track Secrets & Lies?
- Open the Secrets & Lies page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.








