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TMDB20252h 41mThriller / Drama / Crime

The Secret Agent

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.

TMDB audience score

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The Secret Agent at a glance

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Runtime

Long watch ยท 2h 41m

At 2h 41m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Thriller ยท Drama ยท Crime

TMDB files it under thriller, drama, and crime.

US availability

1 subscription ยท 1 free ยท 6 to rent ยท 5 to buy

Included with 1 subscription service: Hulu. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy. Listed to rent from 6 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.2 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 916 votes, a strong audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Secret Agent tonight

  • It needs the whole evening: 2h 41m.
  • It is included with Hulu in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 916 votes.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Secret Agent

Is The Secret Agent scary?
MyCinema has not rated The Secret Agent for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, drama, and crime film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Secret Agent in the US?
The Secret Agent streams on Hulu, is free on Kanopy, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Secret Agent?
The Secret Agent runs 2 hours 41 minutes (161 minutes).
Is The Secret Agent suitable for kids?
The Secret Agent is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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