The Secret in Their Eyes
El secreto de sus ojos
“An unsolved crime. A love story. An unwritten ending.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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UK Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-08-09
Top Cast
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Ricardo Darín
Benjamín Espósito
Soledad Villamil
Irene Menéndez Hastings
Pablo Rago
Ricardo Morales
Javier Godino
Isidoro Gómez
Guillermo Francella
Pablo Sandoval
Carla Quevedo
Liliana Coloto
Bárbara Palladino
Compliment Girl
Alejandro Abelenda
Pinche Mariano
Mario Alarcón
Judge Fortuna Lacalle
Rudy Romano
Ordóñez
Mariano Argento
Romano
Sebastián Blanco
Pinche Tino
Gabriela Daniell
Alejandra Sandoval
José Luis Gioia
Inspector Báez
Juan José Ortíz
Agent Cardozo
Kiko Cerone
Molinari
Fernando Pardo
Sicora
Maximiliano Trento
Police Station Guard
Release History & Theatrical Window
Aruba International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 16, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 4, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$34M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
16.98x
+$32M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Juan José Campanella
- Screenplay & Story
- Juan José Campanella, Eduardo Sacheri
- Original Score
- Federico Jusid, Emilio Kauderer
- Original Title
- El secreto de sus ojos
- Country of Origin
- Argentina, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $34M
- Production Studios
- Canal+ España, 100 Bares, Tornasol Media, Ministerio de Cultura, INCAA, Haddock Films, TVE, Telefe
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Juan José Campanella
Juan José Campanella, Eduardo Sacheri
Federico Jusid, Emilio Kauderer
Félix "Chango" Monti
Juan José Campanella
Gerardo Herrero, Vanessa Ragone, Juan José Campanella, Mariela Besuievsky, Carolina Urbieta
Department Leadership Roster
Juan José Campanella
Director
Juan José Campanella
Writer
Juan José Campanella
Producer
Mariela Besuievsky
Producer
Carolina Urbieta
Producer
Juan José Campanella
Editor
Federico Jusid
Original Music Composer
Emilio Kauderer
Original Music Composer
Cecilia Monti
Costume Design
Félix "Chango" Monti
Director of Photography
Eduardo Sacheri
Writer
Marcelo Firmano
Stunt Coordinator
Federico Cueva
Stunt Coordinator
Rodrigo S. Tomasso
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Secret in Their Eyes
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What is The Secret in Their Eyes about?
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.
Who directed The Secret in Their Eyes?
The Secret in Their Eyes was directed by Juan José Campanella.
Who stars in The Secret in Their Eyes?
The principal cast of The Secret in Their Eyes includes Ricardo Darín, Soledad Villamil, Pablo Rago, Javier Godino, Guillermo Francella.
When was The Secret in Their Eyes released and how long is it?
The Secret in Their Eyes was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Secret in Their Eyes?
The Secret in Their Eyes had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $34M at the worldwide box office (16.98 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Secret in Their Eyes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Secret in Their Eyes was composed by Federico Jusid, Emilio Kauderer.
Is The Secret in Their Eyes based on a book or true story?
The Secret in Their Eyes is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Eduardo Sacheri".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Secret in Their Eyes?
The Secret in Their Eyes holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).