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The Secret in Their Eyes (2009)

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

8.0/10 · 2,947 votes 2h 10m r ThrillerDramaMystery

#7 of 242 films from 2009 #59 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Juan José Campanella · Written by Juan José Campanella, Eduardo Sacheri

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Overview

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.

Cast

Ricardo Darínas Benjamín Espósito
Soledad Villamilas Irene Menéndez Hastings
Pablo Ragoas Ricardo Morales
Javier Godinoas Isidoro Gómez
Guillermo Francellaas Pablo Sandoval
Carla Quevedoas Liliana Coloto
Bárbara Palladinoas Compliment Girl
Alejandro Abelendaas Pinche Mariano
Mario Alarcónas Judge Fortuna Lacalle
Rudy Romanoas Ordóñez
Mariano Argentoas Romano
Sebastián Blancoas Pinche Tino
Gabriela Daniellas Alejandra Sandoval
José Luis Gioiaas Inspector Báez

Facts

Release dateAugust 13, 2009
Runtime130 min (2h 10m) — longer as the 2009 average of 105 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Mystery
Original titleEl secreto de sus ojos
LanguageES
Budget$2,000,000
Box office$33,965,843 (17.0× budget)
IMDbtt1305806

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Questions

How long is The Secret in Their Eyes?
The Secret in Their Eyes runs 130 minutes (2h 10m).
Is The Secret in Their Eyes worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8/10 across 2,947 votes, which places it #7 of 242 films released in 2009 in this index (top 98%) and #59 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Secret in Their Eyes?
The Secret in Their Eyes was directed by Juan José Campanella. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Underdogs (2013).
Who stars in The Secret in Their Eyes?
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.
What is The Secret in Their Eyes rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Secret in Their Eyes?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/141931.

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