The Secret Agent: The Criterion Collection Blu-ray

The Secret Agent from The Criterion Collection is a Portuguese-language drama and thriller directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho and starring Wagner Moura. This two-Blu-ray special edition is described as including a director-approved 4K digital master and a range of supplemental films and features.

At a glance

A period thriller set in Recife in 1977, following a man using the alias Marcelo as he tries to start over with his young son.
The listing describes a director-approved 4K digital master and 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
Extras include the companion film Pictures of Ghosts, a making-of documentary, interviews, a video essay and deleted scenes.

Price

$34.73Save 38%

Reference price: ~~$55.85~~

Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

The listed extras offer substantial additional viewing beyond the feature, including a companion film and archival material.
English subtitles are listed for the Portuguese-language film.

Technical specifications

21 specifications

Film
Format	Blu-ray
Genre	Drama, Thriller
Language	Portuguese
Runtime	2 hours and 41 minutes
Aspect ratio	2.39:1
Director	Kleber Mendonça Filho
Actor	Wagner Moura
Subtitles	English
Studio	The Criterion Collection
Release date	22 September 2026

Edition features
Digital master	New 4K digital master, approved by director Kleber Mendonça Filho
Audio	5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack
Supplementary feature	Pictures of Ghosts(2023), a companion film by Mendonça Filho
Supplementary feature	Making-of documentary featuring interviews with Mendonça Filho, actor Wagner Moura, and other members of the cast and crew
Supplementary feature	New interviews with director of photography Evgenia Alexandrova and sound mixer Cyril Holtz
Supplementary feature	New video essay featuring Mendonça Filho
Supplementary feature	Deleted scenes
Supplementary feature	Archival material that inspired the film, with commentary by Mendonça Filho
Supplementary feature	Trailer
Printed essay	An essay by film programmer and curator Dennis Lim

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	2.54 x 2.54 x 2.54 cm; 108.86 Grams

What to know before buying

The listing describes a two-Blu-ray special edition but does not provide a separate package inventory. The listed dimensions of 2.54 x 2.54 x 2.54 cm appear unusual for a Blu-ray release, so confirm the physical dimensions if they matter to storage.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers interested in Brazilian cinema, political thrillers and films set during the military dictatorship.
Criterion Collection buyers looking for a disc with listed interviews, archival material and other supplements.

Less suited to

Buyers seeking a film with an English-language audio track. The listing identifies Portuguese as the language and English as the subtitle language.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

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Aggregate ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the four- or five-star categories and some in the three-star category. The small rating sample and absence of written feedback do not show what customers liked or disliked, so it offers limited guidance on the film or this edition's extras.

Frequently asked questions

What language is the film in, and are subtitles listed?

The listing gives Portuguese as the language and English as the subtitle language.

What is included among the special features?

Listed extras include Pictures of Ghosts, a making-of documentary, interviews, a video essay, deleted scenes, archival material and a trailer. The listing also mentions an essay by Dennis Lim.

How long is The Secret Agent?

The listed runtime is 2 hours and 41 minutes.