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The Secret in Their Eyes

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Hoping to put to rest years of unease concerning a past case, retired criminal investigator Benjamín Espósito 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, 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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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 Jan 13, 2018
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. Go to Full Review Keith Uhlich Time Out Nov 16, 2011
3/5
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. Go to Full Review Maria M. Delgado Sight & Sound Aug 17, 2010
Darín's central performance is a consummate lesson in minimalist acting, deftly bypassing the tropes of the clichéd romantic lead and the crusading good guy. Go to Full Review Nadia Dalimonte Next Best Picture Aug 14, 2025
9/10
Campanella’s layered storytelling builds to an unforgettable ending with a thematically fitting last line. The slow-building approach and compelling performances make for a thought-provoking journey through time and the memories that haunt us. Go to Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) Jul 19, 2022
The film is really good, with excellent performances. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Taylor Baker Drink in the Movies Sep 9, 2021
96/100
While the logistics and cinematography are entirely enamoring it is the interiority of these characters that draws us with such intent... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Robert P @Superbad 4 days ago The Secret In Their Eyes = a 4.5 star Movie! See more Jay W @RT52162311 May 29, 2026 Looking at this film at the surface level, it is a crime thriller. It is a story about detectives trying to solve a brutal murder. But the film frames it in two time periods, the one where they are investigating the crime, and another looking back 25 years later, as the case still haunts them. One superlative I can give this film, it has the best establishing shot I have ever seen. It happens as they go to a fútbol match and then continues to be one long uninterrupted shot. And in general, all the camera work in this film is very well done. On the negative side, there is a leap of logic that happens off screen that does not add up. And there is a romantic subplot that I don't buy. There are a few decisions that happen towards the end of the film that don't make sense. I'm keeping things spoiler free, so I do apologize for being vague. It's complicated. See more Alain E @AlainE Apr 20, 2026 The opening is meandering and not convincing at all. Abandoned after 8 minutes. Supposedly, it received an Oscar! See more yass m @yassminn Oct 19, 2025 I was fooled by the opening — only the start was beautiful; the rest was so boring. In fact, it's a pretentious movie, made for pretentious viewers See more Alejandro E @Alex970 Aug 2, 2025 Uno de los ejemplos más notorios del cine sudamericano. En medio de un ambiente político muy inestable, una búsqueda desesperada de justicia que mantiene cautivo al espectador a pesar de su ritmo que se toma su debido tiempo, y con un final con sabor a justicia poética. See more Pia V. @piavdm Jun 27, 2025 My favorite movie! It’s great See more Read all reviews
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Juan José Campanella

Director

Ricardo Darín

Benjamín Esposito

Soledad Villamil

Irene Menéndez Hastings

Carla Quevedo

Liliana Coloto

Pablo Rago

Ricardo Morales

Javier Godino

Isidoro Gómez

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Synopsis Hoping to put to rest years of unease concerning a past case, retired criminal investigator Benjamín Espósito 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, 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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