Secret in Their Eyes

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Secret in Their Eyes

PG-13

2015

1h 51m

Mystery & Thriller

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Rising FBI investigators Ray (Chiwetel Ejiofor) and Jess (Julia Roberts), along with Claire (Nicole Kidman), their district-attorney supervisor, are suddenly torn apart following the brutal murder of Jess' teenage daughter. Thirteen years later, after obsessively searching for the elusive killer, Ray uncovers a new lead that he is certain can permanently resolve the case and bring long-desired closure to the team. But no one is prepared for the shocking and unspeakable secret that follows.

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Critics Consensus

Secret in Their Eyes wastes its incredible cast on a remake that fails to improve upon -- or even make a compelling case for its own existence in addition to -- the remarkable original.

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

08/22/2016

3/4

This remake was a welcome punch to the gut I couldn't help but be moderately impressed by

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Jason Bailey

Flavorwire

05/03/2016

You just keep waiting for it to take flight, for some clue as to why these talented people are spinning their wheels with such subpar material.

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Donald Clarke

Irish Times

03/06/2016

2/5

The original picture's melodramatic excesses have been augmented with fresh indulgences to deliver a film that is not quite peculiar enough to be interesting.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

04/25/2022

2/4

The remake, however watchable and solidly made it may be, doesn't explore its themes thoroughly.

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

02/03/2021

1.5/5

The most interesting case in Secret in Their Eyes isn't the murder case but the case the film makes for not remaking perfectly good Oscar winners.

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Josh Goller

Spectrum Culture

07/20/2019

2/5

Even the far superior (but still flawed) Argentine original leans too heavily on a clever twist ending.

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Matt A

@RT16394980 Feb 2

The cast was good and acting was great. Especially Julia Robert's. But I found it a little confusing constantly jumping back and forth in time. Ending was great though.

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Zach R.

@ZARman Jan 14

Great ending. Kidman was great, no chemistry with Ejiofor like we were supposed to believe.

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Gabriel S

@Sanarel Jan 5

Billy Ray’s Secret in Their Eyes is a gripping drama thriller about a cold case reignited when investigator Ray Kasten believes he’s found the killer. Known for screenwriting hits like The Hunger Games and Captain Phillips, Ray delivers an emotional story through two timelines tied to the murder of Jessica Cobb’s daughter. With strong performances from Julia Roberts, Nicole Kidman, and Chiwetel Ejiofor, the film focuses less on investigation and more on the emotional weight of revenge, ending with a powerful message. While pacing and acting shine, flaws include a weak B plot and implausible reasoning for the unsolved case. A remake of the Spanish El secreto de sus ojos, it may lack the depth of its source but remains a solid, compelling thriller for a relaxed Sunday.

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Markus A

@Excalibur866 Jan 4

Chiwetel Ejiofor is once again a sad-sack sorrowful character devoid of any emotion other than angst, Nicole Kidman needs to forget the realms of romantic lead as her quality of acting and star appeal has waned. Two ‘stars’ that are not drawcards for this film. Julia Roberts is solid and unenhanced surgically or with make-up however, adds little to the story with her performance.

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Nigel S

@Funkleberry Nov 27

Thought it was worth a watch. I didnt know the original!

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thiago s

@Thiagostone Nov 6

Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom

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Synopsis

Rising FBI investigators Ray (Chiwetel Ejiofor) and Jess (Julia Roberts), along with Claire (Nicole Kidman), their district-attorney supervisor, are suddenly torn apart following the brutal murder of Jess' teenage daughter. Thirteen years later, after obsessively searching for the elusive killer, Ray uncovers a new lead that he is certain can permanently resolve the case and bring long-desired closure to the team. But no one is prepared for the shocking and unspeakable secret that follows.

Director: Billy Ray
Producer: Mark Johnson, Matt Jackson
Screenwriter: Billy Ray
Distributor: STX Entertainment
Production Co: Route One Entertainment, Willie's Movies, Gran Via, SITE, IM Global, STX Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Language|Disturbing Violent Content|Some Sexual References|Thematic Material)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 20, 2015, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 16, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $20.2M
Runtime: 1h 51m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)