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The Secret Agent

By Kleber Mendonça Filho

2025

Crime

2h41

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7.4/10

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4.6/5

Press

3.9/5

Spect.

Synopsis

Brazil, 1977. Marcelo, a technology expert in his early 40s, is on the run. He arrives in Recife during carnival week, hoping to reunite with his son but soon realizes that the city is far from being the non violent refuge he seeks.

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Community Reviews

Opinions on 'The Secret Agent' are a mixed bag, with many praising its atmospheric portrayal of 1970s Brazil and the compelling performance by Wagner Moura. Viewers appreciated the film's rich visual storytelling and the immersive carnival setting. However, some found the plot confusing and overly complex, with its lengthy runtime and multiple, intertwining narratives leading to a sense of frustration for those seeking a more straightforward thriller.

👍 Compelling performance by Wagner Moura

👎 Plot can be confusing and overly complex

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Reviews and Comments

3 reviews
CR
Clementrated ★ 7/10
5 days ago

Romain Vitt
Romainrated ★ 4/10
February 2, 2026

Matheo Farget
Matheorated ★ 7/10
January 10, 2026

Casting

Kleber Mendonça Filho

Kleber Mendonça Filho

Director

Wagner Moura

Wagner Moura

Marcelo

GA

Gabriel Leone

Bobbi

Maria Fernanda Cândido

Maria Fernanda Cândido

Elza

AL

Alice Carvalho

Fatima

Thomas Aquino

Thomas Aquino

Arlindo

CA

Carlos Francisco

Seu Alexandre

Udo Kier

Udo Kier

Hans

Hermila Guedes

Hermila Guedes

Claudia

Rubens S. Santos

Rubens S. Santos

Natalício

RO

Roney Villela

Augusto

RO

Robério Diógenes

Euclides

LA

Laura Lufési

Flavia

Isabél Zuaa

Isabél Zuaa

ÍT

Ítalo Martins

Arlindo

JA

Jamila Facury

AL

Albert Tenório

Buda Lira

Buda Lira

Edilson Silva

Edilson Silva

ER

Erivaldo Oliveira

FA

Fabiana Pirro

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