Movie · 1996 Available digitally

Segredos e Mentiras

Secrets & Lies · Mike Leigh

2h 22min All ages Release: 05/24/1996 Drama

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Segredos e Mentiras is a drama movie released in 1996, directed by Mike Leigh, starring Brenda Blethyn, Marianne Jean-Baptiste e Timothy Spall. It runs 2h 22min and is rated All ages in Brazil. In Brazil, it is available to stream on Reserva Imovision e Reserva Imovision Amazon Channel.

Official synopsis

Hortense Cumberbatch (Marianne Jean-Baptiste) é uma mulher negra que foi abandonada quando criança, sendo adotada por uma família. Quando sua mãe adotiva morre, ela decide partir em busca de sua mãe biológica. Só que sua mãe é branca e a teve quando era uma adolescente rebelde, algo que sua atual família não sabia.

Available to stream

Theaters in Brazil 11/15/1996
TV 10/02/2000
DVD and Blu-ray 01/01/2017
Streaming · Reserva Imovision, Reserva Imovision Amazon Channel available

Where to watch Segredos e Mentiras

Streaming

Reserva Imovision

Reserva Imovision Amazon Channel

Rent

Reserva Imovision

Pijama Films

Availability in Brazil · updated 26/09/2026

Cast of Segredos e Mentiras

30 actors

Brenda Blethyn as Cynthia Rose Purley

Marianne Jean-Baptiste as Hortense Cumberbatch

Timothy Spall as Maurice Purley

Phyllis Logan as Monica Purley

Claire Rushbrook as Roxanne Purley

Lee Ross as Paul

Lesley Manville as The Social Worker

Elizabeth Berrington as Jane

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Michele Austin as Dionne

Ron Cook as Stuart

Trevor Laird as Hortense's Brother

Brian Bovell as Hortense's Brother

Emma Amos as Girl with Scar

Clare Perkins as Hortense's Sister in Law Elias Perkins McCook as Hortense's Nephew Jane Mitchell as Senior Optician (as June Mitchell)

Janice Acquah as Junior Optician Keylee Jade Flanders as Girl in Opticians (as Keeley Flanders) Hannah Davis as First Bride

Terence Harvey as First Bride's Father Kate O'Malley as Second Bride Joe Tucker as Groom

Richard Syms as Vicar

Grant Masters as Best Man Annie Hayes as Mother in Family Group Jean Ainslie as Grandmother

Lucy Sheen as Nurse

Frances Ruffelle as Young Mother

Nitin Ganatra as Potential Suitor Metin Marlow as Conjuror

Director: Mike Leigh
Cinematography: Dick Pope
Editing: Jon Gregory
Music: Andrew Dickson
Production: Simon Channing Williams
Screenplay: Mike Leigh

Where you've seen the cast of Segredos e Mentiras

Brenda Blethyn as Cynthia Rose Purley is also in Orgulho e Preconceito (2005), Desejo e Reparação (2007) and Convenção das Bruxas (1990)
Marianne Jean-Baptiste as Hortense Cumberbatch is also in Cidade das Sombras (2008), A Cela (2000) and A Fera do Mar (2022)
Timothy Spall as Maurice Purley is also in Harry Potter e o Prisioneiro de Azkaban (2004), Alice no País das Maravilhas (2010) and O Discurso do Rei (2010)
Phyllis Logan as Monica Purley is also in Desespero Profundo (2024), Downton Abbey II: Uma Nova Era (2022) and Downton Abbey: O Grande Final (2025)

Frequently asked questions about Segredos e Mentiras

Where to watch Segredos e Mentiras?

In Brazil, Segredos e Mentiras is available on Reserva Imovision, Reserva Imovision Amazon Channel e Pijama Films.

Is Segredos e Mentiras on any streaming service?

Yes. It is available to stream on Reserva Imovision e Reserva Imovision Amazon Channel.

Is Segredos e Mentiras on Netflix?

No. As of the last check, on 26/09/2026, Segredos e Mentiras was not on Netflix in Brazil. It is available on Reserva Imovision e Reserva Imovision Amazon Channel.

How long is Segredos e Mentiras?

Segredos e Mentiras runs 2h 22min (142 minutes).

What is the age rating of Segredos e Mentiras?

In Brazil, it is rated All ages.

What year did Segredos e Mentiras come out?

Segredos e Mentiras came out in 1996. In Brazil, it opened in theaters on 11/15/1996.

How much did Segredos e Mentiras gross?

Segredos e Mentiras grossed US$ 13.4 million worldwide. Its budget was US$ 4.5 million.