Secrets & Lies
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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Streaming now in the United States on HBO Max and Criterion Channel.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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Frequently asked questions about Secrets & Lies
Where can I watch Secrets & Lies in the United States?
Secrets & Lies is available to stream on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Secrets & Lies on HBO Max?
Yes. Secrets & Lies is streaming on HBO Max in the United States, alongside Criterion Channel.
Can I watch Secrets & Lies for free?
Not free in the United States right now. Secrets & Lies needs a subscription to HBO Max and Criterion Channel, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
What are the ratings for Secrets & Lies?
Secrets & Lies scores 7.6 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Secrets & Lies?
Secrets & Lies stars Brenda Blethyn, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Timothy Spall, Phyllis Logan, and Claire Rushbrook. Mike Leigh is the director.
How long is Secrets & Lies?
Secrets & Lies runs 2h 22m (142 minutes).
When did Secrets & Lies come out?
Secrets & Lies was released on May 24, 1996.
Which studio made Secrets & Lies?
Secrets & Lies was produced by CiBy 2000, Thin Man Films, and Film4 Productions in the United Kingdom and France.
What was the budget for Secrets & Lies?
Secrets & Lies was made on a budget of $4,500,000.
How much did Secrets & Lies make at the box office?
Secrets & Lies grossed $13,417,292 worldwide, against a budget of $4,500,000.
What languages is Secrets & Lies in?
Secrets & Lies is in Greek and English, and its original language is English.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.