The Secret Agent (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

The Secret Agent from The Criterion Collection is a Portuguese-language drama thriller set in 1977 Brazil. This two-Blu-ray special edition is listed with a director-approved 4K digital master and a range of film-related extras.

At a glance

Story follows a man using the alias Marcelo who arrives in Recife with his young son in 1977, during Brazil’s military dictatorship.
The listing describes a director-approved 4K digital master and 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
Extras listed include a companion film, making-of documentary, interviews, video essay, deleted scenes, archival material, trailer and an essay.

Price

$19.98Save 50%

Reference price: ~~$39.95~~

Price checked: Nov 12, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Two-disc edition includes a substantial set of supplementary films, interviews and archival features.
English subtitles are listed for the Portuguese-language film.
The film’s 2-hour-and-41-minute runtime and 2.39:1 aspect ratio are specified.

Technical specifications

13 specifications

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

Disc and edition
Format	Blu-ray
Studio	The Criterion Collection
Audio	5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack
Subtitles	English
Release date	September 22, 2026

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	1 x 1 x 1 inches; 3.84 ounces

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing calls this a two-Blu-ray special edition and describes a new 4K digital master. Blu-ray is the stated media format, so do not assume the package is a 4K UHD disc. The listed package dimensions are unusually uniform, so treat them as listing details rather than a reliable measure of the case.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers interested in Brazilian political history and period thrillers.
Criterion Collection viewers looking for a feature with film-specific supplements.
Buyers who want English subtitles for a Portuguese-language film.

Less suited to

Buyers seeking a 4K UHD disc rather than Blu-ray.
Viewers looking for a short feature, given the listed runtime of 2 hours and 41 minutes.

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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 ratings lean positive, with a majority in the five-star category, but the total rating sample is small. No written review themes are provided, so these scores do not establish specific praise or criticism about the film, disc presentation or supplements.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a 4K UHD disc?

The listed format is Blu-ray. The description says the edition uses a director-approved 4K digital master, which does not mean the disc itself is 4K UHD.

What language and subtitles are listed?

The film language is listed as Portuguese, with English subtitles.

What extras are described?

The listing names Pictures of Ghosts, a making-of documentary, interviews, a video essay, deleted scenes, archival material with commentary, a trailer and an essay.