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The Secret in Their Eyes

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The Secret in Their Eyes

R

Released Apr 16, 2010

2h 7m

Crime

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

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Hoping to put to rest years of unease concerning a past case, retired criminal investigator Benjamín Espósito (Ricardo Darín) begins writing a novel based on the decades-old unsolved mystery of a newlywed's rape and murder. With the help of a former colleague, Judge Irene Menéndez Hastings (Soledad Villamil), Benjamín attempts to make sense of the past. The journey through his memories sets Benjamín on a thrilling emotional path that leads to a shocking realization.

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Critics Consensus

Unpredictable and rich with symbolism, this Argentinian murder mystery lives up to its Oscar with an engrossing plot, Juan Jose Campanella's assured direction, and mesmerizing performances from its cast.

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Ed Koch

The Atlantic

More of Eva and Juan Peron and the impact of fascism on the society would have added to the movie. Nevertheless, it is a good ride, but not a great one.

Jan 13, 2018

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Ben Kenigsberg

Time Out

Rated: 3/5

Nov 16, 2011

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Keith Uhlich

Time Out

This decade-hopping, tone-shifting mystery-thriller-romance from Argentina is about as deep as a kiddie pool, which isn't to say it's an unpleasant frolic.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 16, 2011

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

The film is really good, with excellent performances. [Full review in Spanish]

Jul 19, 2022

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Taylor Baker

Drink in the Movies

While the logistics and cinematography are entirely enamoring it is the interiority of these characters that draws us with such intent...

Rated: 96/100

Sep 9, 2021

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

A memorable film from writer/director Juan Jose Campanella.

Rated: 3.5/4.0

Sep 22, 2020

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Allison N

Honestly, I expected more from a movie with this high rating. (Spoiler ahead) What I understand is that, in the end, Irene and Benjamin no longer want to live empty lives. They begin to acknowledge their feelings and potentially get together. Benjamin knows very well that he still loves her, yet he chose to marry someone else and ended up in a failed marriage. Meanwhile, Irene’s family remains perfectly fine by the end of the movie. This implies that their buried love ultimately caused pain for both of their families, particularly for their spouses and children. However, the film portrays their love as enduring and full of longing, rather than highlighting the harm it caused. Romanticizing infidelity is so wrong. That one star is for the friendship with Pablo and the husband's love.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

05/21/25

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ibraham o

the story the romance and the ending is just perfect

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/27/25

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Jerod S

For a mystery to have this much depth is rare. Love, friendship, jealousy, revenge, loyalty - all centered around a gruesome murder. Worth the subtitles.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/25/25

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Fer S

Good movie with great acting and interesting plot. It gets painfully slow though.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/07/25

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Alexsander F

Mais um belíssimo filme argentino que faz jus a fama, é um desses filmes que a gente quer que nunca acabe.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/01/25

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Arthur G

A complete masterpiece of Argentina's cinema. It has fun moments, although it is mostly about drama and thrill. It is a must-watch which displays two of the best actors the world has right now: Ricardo Darin and Guillermo Francella.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/01/25

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Synopsis

Hoping to put to rest years of unease concerning a past case, retired criminal investigator Benjamín Espósito (Ricardo Darín) begins writing a novel based on the decades-old unsolved mystery of a newlywed's rape and murder. With the help of a former colleague, Judge Irene Menéndez Hastings (Soledad Villamil), Benjamín attempts to make sense of the past. The journey through his memories sets Benjamín on a thrilling emotional path that leads to a shocking realization.

Director: Juan José Campanella
Producer: Mariela Besuievski, Juan José Campanella, Gerardo Herrero
Screenwriter: Juan José Campanella, Eduardo Sacheri
Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co: Canal+ España, Tornasol Films S.A.
Rating: R (Language|A Rape Scene|Some Graphic Nudity|Violent Images)
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: Spanish
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 16, 2010, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $6.4M
Runtime: 2h 7m

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