The Secret Agent_
CANNES WINNER
"Brazil 1977, a time of great mischief."
Brazil, 1977. Marcelo, a technology expert in his early 40s, is on the run. Hoping to reunite with his son, he travels to Recife during Carnival but soon realizes that the city is not the safe haven he was expecting.
Director
Kleber Mendonça Filho
Starring
Wagner Moura, Carlos Francisco, Tânia Maria
Box Office
$14.5M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Box office
The Secret Agent earned $14.5M worldwide on a $5.0M budget — a 191% return on investment.
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Year context
The Secret Agent was released 1 year ago in 2025.
CAST (20)
Wagner Moura
Armando / Marcelo / Adult Fernando
Carlos Francisco
Seu Alexandre
Tânia Maria
Dona Sebastiana
Robério Diógenes
Euclides
Roney Villela
Augusto
Gabriel Leone
Bobbi
Alice Carvalho
Fátima
Hermila Guedes
Claudia
Isabél Zuaa
Thereza Vitória
Maria Fernanda Cândido
Elza
Thomás Aquino
Valdemar
Laura Lufési
Flavia
Isadora Ruppert
Dani
Igor de Araújo
Sergio
Ítalo Martins
Arlindo
Udo Kier
Hans
João Vitor Silva
Haroldo
Luciano Chirolli
Ghirotti
Geane Albuquerque
Elizangêla
FD
Fafa Dantas
Das Dores
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$5.0M
Budget
$14.5M
Revenue
+191%
ROI
BLOCKBUSTER
Verdict
STUDIOS (9)
Lemming Film
One Two Films
CinemaScópio
ARTE France Cinéma
MK Productions
Primo Content
Itapoan
Black Rabbit Media
Vitrine Filmes
AWARDS (1)
G
FIPRESCI Prize of the Festival de Cannes
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
161 min (2h 41m)
Language
Portuguese
Country
Rating
7.5/10 (335 votes)
Popularity
16
Budget
$5,000,000
Box Office
$14,532,477
Profit
+$9,532,477
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Secret Agent about?
Brazil, 1977. Marcelo, a technology expert in his early 40s, is on the run. Hoping to reunite with his son, he travels to Recife during Carnival but soon realizes that the city is not the safe haven he was expecting.
How long is The Secret Agent?
The Secret Agent has a runtime of 161 minutes (2h 41m).
Who directed The Secret Agent?
The Secret Agent was directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho.
Who stars in The Secret Agent?
The cast of The Secret Agent includes Wagner Moura, Carlos Francisco, Tânia Maria, Robério Diógenes, Roney Villela.
How much did The Secret Agent make at the box office?
The Secret Agent earned $14,532,477 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $5,000,000.
What is the rating of The Secret Agent?
The Secret Agent has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 based on 335 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Crime
Drama
Thriller
KEYWORDS (4)
1970s
secret agent
dictatorship
brazil
