Secrets & Lies
Following the death of her adoptive parents, a successful young black optometrist establishes contact with her biological mother -- a lonely white factory worker living in poverty in East London.
Where to Watch
Available to rent or buy
United States
Currently you are able to watch Secrets & Lies streaming on Roku, The Criterion Channel, MAX (Via Hulu), MAX, and MAX (Via Prime Video). It is also possible to buy Secrets & Lies on Prime Video, and Apple TV or rent it on Prime Video, and Apple TV.
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| Country | Services | Access with NordVPN |
|---|---|---|
| United States | The Criterion Channel, MAX (Via Hulu), Roku, MAX, MAX (Via Prime Video) | ✅ |
| United Kingdom | Not Available | ✅ |
| Australia | Not Available | ✅ |
| Canada | The Criterion Channel | ✅ |
| New Zealand | Not Available | ✅ |
Streaming availability last updated: 02:47:26 PM, 07/15/2025 PST
More Information on Secrets & Lies
Following the death of her adoptive parents, a successful young black optometrist establishes contact with her biological mother -- a lonely white factory worker living in poverty in East London. Secrets & Lies featuring Brenda Blethyn and Marianne Jean-Baptiste is streaming on MAX, streaming with subscription on The Criterion Channel, available for rent or purchase on Apple TV, and 2 others. It's a comedy and drama movie.
Director
Mike Leigh
Cynthia Rose Purley
Brenda Blethyn
Hortense Cumberbatch
Marianne Jean-Baptiste
Maurice Purley
Timothy Spall
Monica Purley
Phyllis Logan
Roxanne Purley
Claire Rushbrook
Paul
Lee Ross
The Social Worker
Lesley Manville
Dionne
Michele Austin
Stuart
Ron Cook
Hortense's Brother
Trevor Laird
Hortense's Brother
Brian Bovell
Girl with Scar
Emma Amos
Hortense's Sister in Law
Clare Perkins
Hortense's Nephew
Elias Perkins McCook
Senior Optician (as June Mitchell)
Jane Mitchell
Junior Optician
Janice Acquah
Girl in Opticians (as Keeley Flanders)
Keylee Jade Flanders
First Bride
Hannah Davis
First Bride's Father
Terence Harvey
Producer
Simon Channing Williams
Composer
Andrew Dickson
Ratings & Reviews
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Secrets and Lies begins as a typical British family drama, but it ends up hitting harder than I anticipated. Brenda Blethyn is amazing in the role of Cynthia Purley; she is completely endearing despite being so heartbreakingly clueless. The film's emotional center is the bond that develops gradually between her and Hortense (played brilliantly by Marianne Jean-Baptiste); their scenes together are wonderful. There is awkwardness mixed with a genuine warmth. Timothy Spall, who serves as the glue of the family, also does a fantastic job. The film is messy, human, and makes a lasting impression. One of those films that sneaks up on you emotionally by the end.
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