The Secret Agent: Criterion Collection 4K UHD

The Secret Agent from The Criterion Collection is a Portuguese-language period thriller directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho and starring Wagner Moura. This special edition is listed with a director-approved 4K master, Dolby Vision HDR, two Blu-rays, and a selection of film-related extras.

At a glance

A 1977 Recife-set thriller follows a man trying to start over with his young son amid threats and corruption under Brazil’s military dictatorship.
The listing describes a director-approved new 4K digital master and a Dolby Vision HDR presentation.
The edition is described as including the feature on 4K UHD and Blu-ray, plus two Blu-rays with the film and special features.
Extras include the companion film Pictures of Ghosts, a making-of documentary, interviews, deleted scenes, archival material, and an essay.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$49.95~~

Price checked: Nov 14, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

The described multi-disc edition includes the film in both 4K UHD and Blu-ray formats.
The special features extend beyond production extras to include the related film Pictures of Ghosts and archival material connected to the film.
English subtitles are listed for this Portuguese-language film.

Technical specifications

17 specifications

Film
Genre	Drama, Thriller
Director	Kleber Mendonça Filho
Actors	Wagner Moura
Contributors	Kleber Mendonça Filho, Wagner Moura
Language	Portuguese
Runtime	2 hours and 41 minutes
Aspect ratio	2.39:1
MPAA rating	R (Restricted)

Disc and presentation
Format	4K
Subtitles	English
Special-edition presentation	One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and two Blu-rays with the film and special features
Audio claim	5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack

Edition extras
Film companion	Pictures of Ghosts(2023), a companion film by Mendonça Filho
Additional features	Making-of documentary featuring interviews with Mendonça Filho, actor Wagner Moura, and other members of the cast and crew; New interviews with director of photography Evgenia Alexandrova and sound mixer Cyril Holtz; New video essay featuring Mendonça Filho; Deleted scenes; Archival material that inspired the film, with commentary by Mendonça Filho; Trailer; New English subtitle translation; PLUS: An essay by film programmer and curator Dennis Lim

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	1 x 1 x 1 inches; 0.32 ounces

Release and studio
Studio	The Criterion Collection
Release date	September 22, 2026

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listed dimensions are unusually generic for a disc release. Treat them as listing data rather than a useful estimate of the package size.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers seeking a Portuguese-language period thriller with English subtitles.
Criterion collectors interested in a 4K UHD edition with companion film and substantial supplementary features.
Buyers who can use a 4K UHD setup and want the film also listed on Blu-ray.

Less suited to

Viewers looking for a film in English, since the listed language is Portuguese.
Buyers who only need a basic feature-film disc and do not value the described supplementary material.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.2 / 5 · 10 ratings

5 stars57%57%
4 stars24%24%
3 stars12%12%
2 stars0%0%
1 star7%7%

Aggregate customer ratings lean positive overall, but include some low and middle ratings as well. With a small rating sample and no written feedback supplied, those scores cannot show what viewers liked or disliked. Consider the listed runtime, Portuguese audio with English subtitles, and the film’s period-thriller premise when judging fit.

Frequently asked questions

What disc formats are listed?

The description says the edition has one 4K UHD disc and two Blu-rays. It describes the film as appearing on 4K UHD and Blu-ray, with special features on the Blu-rays.

What language and subtitles are listed?

Portuguese is listed as the language, and English is listed for subtitles. The description also mentions a new English subtitle translation.

What special features are described?

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

Does the listing specify Dolby Vision and surround audio?

Yes. The description claims Dolby Vision HDR for the 4K UHD film and a 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.