The Secret Agent
O Agente Secreto
“Brazil 1977, a time of great mischief.”
Synopsis
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.
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Official Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-10-16
Top Cast
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Wagner Moura
Marcelo Alves / Armando Solimões / Fernando Solimões
Alice Carvalho
Fátima
Gabriel Leone
Bobbi
Isabél Zuaa
Tereza Victória
Maria Fernanda Cândido
Elza
Udo Kier
Hans
Robson Andrade
Clóvis
Rubens Santos
Natalício
Licínio Januário
Antônio
Joálisson Cunha
Frentista
Marcelo Valle
João Carpinteiro
Fabiana Pirro
Dra. Inês
Hermila Guedes
Cláudia
Márcio De Paula
Sargento
Gregorio Graziosi
Salvatore
Buda Lira
Anísio
Suzy Lopes
Carmen
Erivaldo Oliveira
Severino
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 69 DaysMUBI Fest Buenos Aires
Festival / Special Debut
November 26, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 3, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
June 29, 2026
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$19M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.8x
+$14M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kleber Mendonça Filho
- Screenplay & Story
- Kleber Mendonça Filho
- Original Score
- Mateus Alves, Tomaz Alves de Souza
- Original Title
- O Agente Secreto
- Country of Origin
- Brazil, France, Germany, Netherlands, Argentina
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 2h 41m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $19M
- Production Studios
- Lemming Film, One Two Films, CinemaScópio, ARTE France Cinéma, MK Productions, Primo Content, Agência Nacional do Cinema - ANCINE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kleber Mendonça Filho
Kleber Mendonça Filho
Mateus Alves, Tomaz Alves de Souza
Evgenia Alexandrova
Eduardo Serrano, Matheus Farias
Kleber Mendonça Filho, Emilie Lesclaux, Dora Amorim, Brent Travers, Winston Araújo
Department Leadership Roster
Kleber Mendonça Filho
Director
Evgenia Alexandrova
Director of Photography
Kleber Mendonça Filho
Producer
Emilie Lesclaux
Producer
Eduardo Serrano
Editor
Matheus Farias
Editor
Thales Junqueira
Production Design
Mateus Alves
Original Music Composer
Tomaz Alves de Souza
Original Music Composer
Kleber Mendonça Filho
Writer
Winston Araújo
Producer
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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Violence • Sexuality • Injury
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Secret Agent
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed The Secret Agent?
The Secret Agent was directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho.
Who stars in The Secret Agent?
The principal cast of The Secret Agent includes Wagner Moura, Alice Carvalho, Gabriel Leone, Isabél Zuaa, Maria Fernanda Cândido.
When was The Secret Agent released and how long is it?
The Secret Agent was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 41m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Secret Agent?
The Secret Agent had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $19M at the worldwide box office (3.8 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Secret Agent?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Secret Agent was composed by Mateus Alves, Tomaz Alves de Souza.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Secret Agent?
The Secret Agent holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).