The Secret in Their Eyes (2010): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Secret in Their Eyes is a 2010 drama thriller directed by Juan José Campanella, starring Ricardo Darín, Soledad Villamil and Pablo Rago. It is based on The Secret in Their Eyes by Eduardo Sacheri and John Cullen. It runs 2 hours 7 minutes and earned $35.1 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Film Not in the English Language at the BAFTA 2011. Critics gave it 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and 80 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 7m (127 min)
- Director
- Juan José Campanella
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- Sony Pictures Classics
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Secret in Their Eyes About?
The premise of The Secret in Their Eyes without spoilers, adapted from The Secret in Their Eyes by Eduardo Sacheri and John Cullen. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Years after the unresolved murder of a young woman, a retired legal investigator is drawn back into the case, reopening old wounds and confronting painful memories. He finds himself reconnecting with Irene, a beautiful and intelligent judge with whom he shares a complicated history. As he delves deeper into the investigation, Benjamin’s pursuit of justice becomes intertwined with his personal feelings, threatening to expose long-buried secrets and challenging the foundations of the legal system.
The Secret in Their Eyes Cast
Ricardo Darín leads the cast, with Soledad Villamil and Pablo Rago. Directed by Juan José Campanella.
- Director Juan José Campanella
More from Juan José Campanella
More films directed by Juan José Campanella, best-rated first: Son of the Bride, Strangers in the Park, The Weasel's Tale and The Weasel’s Tale.
The Secret in Their Eyes Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Secret in Their Eyes 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and 80 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 89% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 93%
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Metacritic 80 Metascore
User score 8.4
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TMDB 80% User score
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The Secret in Their Eyes Plot Summary
What happens in The Secret in Their Eyes 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
In June 1974, judiciary agent Benjamín Espósito is pulled into a harrowing investigation of the brutal rape and murder of Liliana Colotto de Morales. Espósito makes a heartfelt promise to her husband, Ricardo, vowing to track down the killer and secure a life sentence. He receives assistance from his troubled, alcoholic partner, Pablo Sandoval, and the newly appointed chief, Irene Menéndez-Hastings. The investigation takes a dark turn when Espósito’s rival, Romano, wrongfully accuses two construction workers, one being a Bolivian immigrant, igniting Espósito’s fury upon discovering that both men were tortured into confessing.
Full summary
The whole story of The Secret in Their Eyes, scene by scene
The Secret in Their Eyes Box Office
The Secret in Their Eyes grossed $35.1 million worldwide. $6.4 million came from the US and Canada and $28.7 million (82%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$35.1M
- US & Canada
- $6.4M
- International
- $28.7M
The Secret in Their Eyes Awards & Nominations
The Secret in Their Eyes earned 1 award nomination, including Best Film Not in the English Language at the BAFTA 2011.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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BAFTA 2011 1 nomination- Nominated Best Film Not in the English Language
The Secret in Their Eyes Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 2 trailers and 2 featurettes.
- Trailer UK Trailer [Subtitled]
- Featurette "The Secret in Their Eyes" Wins Foreign Language Film: 2010 Oscars
- Featurette Mark Kermode reviews Secret in Their Eyes (2009) | BFI Player
How Well Do You Know The Secret in Their Eyes?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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The Secret in Their Eyes Also Known As
29 alternative titles, including “他们眼中的秘密” and “The Secret of Her Eyes”.
- Also known as
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- 他们眼中的秘密
- The Secret of Her Eyes
- 謎樣的雙眼
- Gözlerindeki Sır
- Szemekbe zárt titkok
- Il segreto dei suoi occhi
- O Segredo dos Seus Olhos
- Dans ses yeux
- In ihren Augen
- Tajemství jejich očí
- Тайна в его глазах
- 谜一样的双眼
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- Sekret jej oczu
- Øjnenes Hemmelighed
- Hemligheten i deras ögon
- Το Μυστικό στα Μάτια της
- הסוד שבעיניים
- Secretul din ochii lor
- Секрет у їхніх очах
- Skrivnost njihovih oči
- 엘 시크레토: 비밀의 눈동자
- Katseeseen kätketty
- Тайната на нейните очи
- Tajomstvo ich očí
- Bí Mật Sau Ánh Mắt
- 謎情追兇
- رازی در چشمان آنها, საიდუმლო მათ თვალებში
- 瞳の奥の秘密
- Tajna u njihovim očima
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The Secret in Their Eyes FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of The Secret in Their Eyes, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Secret in Their Eyes?
The Secret in Their Eyes runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
When was The Secret in Their Eyes released?
The Secret in Their Eyes was released on April 16, 2010.
Who directed The Secret in Their Eyes?
The Secret in Their Eyes was directed by Juan José Campanella.
More films by Juan José Campanella Who is in the cast of The Secret in Their Eyes?
The Secret in Their Eyes stars Ricardo Darín, Soledad Villamil and Pablo Rago.
How much did The Secret in Their Eyes make at the box office?
The Secret in Their Eyes grossed $35.1 million worldwide ($6.4 million domestic, $28.7 million international).
How is The Secret in Their Eyes rated?
The Secret in Their Eyes has 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 80 on Metacritic and 80% on TMDB.
Is The Secret in Their Eyes based on a book?
Yes. The Secret in Their Eyes is adapted from The Secret in Their Eyes by Eduardo Sacheri and John Cullen.
Was The Secret in Their Eyes nominated for any awards?
The Secret in Their Eyes received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
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