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The Secret in Their Eyes (2009)

An unsolved crime. A love story. An unwritten ending.

MysteryThrillerDrama

Hoping to put to rest years of unease concerning a past case, retired criminal investigator Benjamín begins writing a novel based on the unsolved mystery of a newlywed’s rape and murder. With the help of a former colleague, judge Irene, he attempts to make sense of the past.

Release Date
August 13, 2009
Runtime
2h 10m
Rating
8.0/10 (2847 votes)

Director: Juan José Campanella

Cast: Ricardo Darín, Soledad Villamil, Pablo Rago, Javier Godino, Guillermo Francella, Carla Quevedo, Bárbara Palladino, Alejandro Abelenda

Production: Canal+ España, 100 Bares, Tornasol Media, Ministerio de Cultura, INCAA
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Budget
$2M
Revenue
$34M
Full Cast (31 people)

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Bazzjazz - 9/10

Please, I emplore you. This is the original ‘The secret in their eyes’ without the Hollywood gloss and Pseudo ‘Top Actors/Actresses’ The Agentinian original film that won best foreign film at the Oscars. Deservedly so. Don’t sell yourself short and see the Hollywood redo. It’s got a ending I wish I could tell you about. See This show!

April 26, 2018

afrebrd - 8/10

Story, director, actors--I bow my head. Have not watched many Spanish movies lately, but along with Iñárritu's 'Amores Perros,' and Babenco's 'Pixote,' I’ve really been missing out.

November 6, 2022

CinemaSerf - 7/10

For many years since his retirement "Espósito" (Ricardo Darín) has been haunted by a brutal case of rape and murder that he was unable to solve. He decides that maybe the best way to formulate his thoughts and re-order the investigation is to write a novel, so with the help of an antiquated old Olivetti from his friend, and the new departmental boss "Irene" (Soledad Villamil) he starts to reconstr...

May 24, 2024

The Secret in Their Eyes

The Secret in Their Eyes

An unsolved crime. A love story. An unwritten ending.

An unsolved crime. A love story. An unwritten ending.

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130 min

Hoping to put to rest years of unease concerning a past case, retired criminal investigator Benjamín begins writing a novel based on the unsolved mystery of a newlywed’s rape and murder. With the help of a former colleague, judge Irene, he attempts to make sense of the past.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageSpanish
Release Date8/13/2009
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Cast

Ricardo Darín

as Benjamín Espósito

Soledad Villamil

as Irene Menéndez Hastings

Pablo Rago

as Ricardo Morales

Javier Godino

as Isidoro Gómez

Guillermo Francella

as Pablo Sandoval

Carla Quevedo

as Liliana Coloto

Bárbara Palladino

as Compliment Girl

Alejandro Abelenda

as Pinche Mariano

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Mark Kermode reviews Secret in Their Eyes (2009) | BFI Player

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"The Secret in Their Eyes" Wins Foreign Language Film: 2010 Oscars

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Secret in Their Eyes about?

Hoping to put to rest years of unease concerning a past case, retired criminal investigator Benjamín begins writing a novel based on the unsolved mystery of a newlywed’s rape and murder. With the help…

How long is The Secret in Their Eyes?

2h 10m

When was The Secret in Their Eyes released?

August 13, 2009

Who directed The Secret in Their Eyes?

Juan José Campanella

Who stars in The Secret in Their Eyes?

Ricardo Darín, Soledad Villamil, Pablo Rago

What genre is The Secret in Their Eyes?

Mystery, Thriller, Drama