8.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Mystery, Thriller, Drama • 2009 • 130 min • Adults (18+)
The Secret in Their Eyes (2009)
The Secret in Their Eyes (2009)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Ricardo Darín • Soledad Villamil • Pablo Rago
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
8.3
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Ricardo Darín • Soledad Villamil • Pablo Rago
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
Political: Leans Left
Confidence: High
The film is rated as Left-Leaning (-1) because its dominant themes strongly align with progressive values through its powerful critique of state-sponsored violence, corruption, and impunity during Argentina's Dirty War, emphasizing human rights and the pursuit of justice against authoritarianism.
Diversity: Low
Confidence: High
The movie features a predominantly white cast, consistent with its Argentine setting and historical context, without intentional race or gender swaps. Its narrative explores themes of justice and memory, framing traditional identities neutrally without explicit DEI critiques.
Secondary
LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High
The film 'The Secret in Their Eyes' does not depict any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is focused on a murder investigation, a decades-long love story, and the political climate of Argentina, without engaging with queer identities or experiences.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: Medium
The film "The Secret in Their Eyes" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a murder investigation and its aftermath, without incorporating any elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
Female Combat: N/R
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
The film "The Secret in Their Eyes" is an adaptation of the novel "La pregunta de sus ojos." All major characters, including Benjamín Espósito, Irene Menéndez Hastings, and Sandoval, retain the same gender as established in the source material.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
The film "The Secret in Their Eyes" (2009) is an adaptation of an Argentine novel. The main characters, as depicted in the source material and portrayed by the cast, consistently reflect their established racial backgrounds, with no instances of a character's race being changed from prior canon.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.2
8.0
Critic Ratings
8.9
8.0
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