Separate Lies (2005): Ratings, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch
Separate Lies is a 2005 drama thriller directed by Julian Fellowes. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and earned $3.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10. Stream it on Hoopla, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Julian Fellowes
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Separate Lies About?
The premise of Separate Lies without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A seemingly ideal marriage faces turmoil when a captivating neighbor stirs hidden desires and long-held secrets. As a complex series of deceptions emerges and a devastating incident takes place, a man is forced to question his values and make a difficult choice: protect his wife or expose the truth, risking the collapse of everything they’ve built.
Separate Lies Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- cheating wife
- cuckold
- dysfunctional marriage
- terminal illness
- love triangle
- husband wife relationship
- employer employee relationship
- lover
- confession
- lawyer
- solicitor
- vomiting
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- death of husband
- cocker spaniel
- manslaughter
- outrage
- forgiveness
- thief
- housekeeper
- drunk driving
- police inspector
- hard boiled egg
- reckless driving
- hit and run victim
- punched in the nose
- london england
- reference to james mason
- romantic triangle
- reference to guy de maupassant
- cemetery
- english village
- paris france
- old schoolmate
- marital infidelity
- reference to jerry springer
- train ride
- suv
- secretary
- road accident
- hospital
- guilt
- funeral
- country life
- conspiracy
- cleaning lady
- cancer
- breakfast
- black cop
- adultery
- accidental killing
Where to Watch Separate Lies
Stream it on Hoopla, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Director of Separate Lies
Directed by Julian Fellowes.
- Director Julian Fellowes
Separate Lies Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Separate Lies 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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Metacritic 71 Metascore
User score 6.3
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TMDB 56% User score
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Separate Lies Plot Summary
What happens in Separate Lies from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
James Manning is a prosperous solicitor in London, living a life of comfort with his younger wife, Anne, who is both dutiful and accommodating. They enjoy the perks of their affluent lifestyle, which includes a charming home in the city and a secluded retreat in Buckinghamshire.
During a village cricket match, Anne encounters William Bule, the son of a prominent local family who has just returned from the United States. Eager to enhance their social circle, Anne proposes to her hesitant husband that they invite their neighbors over for drinks. Unfortunately, that evening, James finds himself caught up with work in the city, leaving Anne to host the gathering alone.
Full summary
The whole story of Separate Lies, scene by scene
Separate Lies Box Office
Separate Lies grossed $3.5 million worldwide. $924,260 came from the US and Canada and $2.5 million (73%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$3.5M
- US & Canada
- $924.3K
- International
- $2.5M
How Well Do You Know Separate Lies?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
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- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
Who is James Manning?
Cars in Separate Lies
13 cars on screen, including the 2002 Land-Rover Range Rover Series III and the 1996 BMW 328i Cabrio E36.
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1989 LTI Fairway Minor role -
2000 Peugeot 607 Minor role
Separate Lies Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Un giorno per sbaglio” and “Geliebte Lügen”.
- Also known as
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- Un giorno per sbaglio
- Geliebte Lügen
- Ayrılık Yalanları
- Laberinto de Mentiras
- שקרים נפרדים
- Separate Lies - Cserbenhagyás
- Лъжи на разделението
- Разная ложь
- Visa griaunantis melas
- 세퍼레이트 라이즈
- Mentiras Sinceras
- Правда на вибір
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- 各撒各谎
- Minciunile separate
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Lies and Deception, The Effects of Lying and The Lie.
Separate Lies FAQ: Where to Watch, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Separate Lies, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Separate Lies?
Separate Lies runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Separate Lies released?
Separate Lies was released on September 16, 2005.
Who directed Separate Lies?
Separate Lies was directed by Julian Fellowes.
More films by Julian Fellowes Where can I watch Separate Lies?
In the US, Separate Lies is streaming on Hoopla and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Separate Lies make at the box office?
Separate Lies grossed $3.5 million worldwide ($924,260 domestic, $2.5 million international).
How is Separate Lies rated?
Separate Lies has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 71 on Metacritic and 56% on TMDB.
Does Separate Lies have a post-credit scene?
No. Separate Lies has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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