The Secret in Their Eyes (2009)
A retired investigator confronts a brutal unsolved murder, stirring up old passions and haunting memories.
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.
How intense is The Secret in Their Eyes?
The Secret in Their Eyes is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What The Secret in Their Eyes feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittymelancholyintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
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Is The Secret in Their Eyes scary?
Only a little. The Secret in Their Eyes has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Secret in Their Eyes gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Secret in Their Eyes sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is The Secret in Their Eyes OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is The Secret in Their Eyes?
The Secret in Their Eyes runs 2h 10m.
Where can I stream The Secret in Their Eyes?
The Secret in Their Eyes is streaming on Hulu.
Does The Secret in Their Eyes have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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