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The Secret Agent, a Brazilian film nominated for four 2026 Oscars, is now available on Netflix starting March 7, 2026.
After a four-month theatrical run in Brazilian cinemas, this exclusive partnership with Netflix ensures its streaming premiere.
The political thriller, set in 1970s Brazil, can also be streamed on Hulu and Disney, rented or purchased on Amazon Prime Video, and Apple TV.
Director Kleber Mendonca Filho expressed excitement for the films wider audience reach with its Netflix release, as it offers a unique glimpse into Brazilian history and explores themes of historical memory.

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On Friday, March 6, 2026, Netflix confirmed that the Brazilian film The Secret Agent, nominated for four 2026 Oscars, would be available on the streaming platform beginning Saturday, March 7, 2026. The partnership between the film’s producers and Netflix ensures this exclusive premiere on the platform, following a four-month theatrical run in Brazilian cinemas. Director Kleber Mendonca Filho commented on the Netflix release, stating, “It’s as if the film gains new life and occupies new screens in people’s homes…the film’s arrival on Netflix is an opportunity for our story to be discovered by many and reviewed by so many others who felt moved.” The Secret Agent, a political thriller offering a glimpse into 1970s Brazil and exploring themes of historical memory, features Armando (Wagner Moura) who moves in with a group of rebels led by his landlady, Dona Sebastiana. Researchers in the present day are trying to uncover the truth about Armando, whom they know from tapes. The acclaimed film is also available on other streaming services. A tweet from Netflix Brasil on March 6, 2026, promoted the film’s release: “The acclaimed film The Secret Agent of Kmendoncafilho, with 4 Oscar 2026 nominations, comes out tomorrow on Netflix. Vitrinefilmes Pic.twitter.commn2uyfppze”

Four Platforms to Stream Oscar-Nominated Brazilian Thriller The Secret Agent

In addition to Netflix, The Secret Agent can be streamed on Hulu and Disney, as well as rented or purchased on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. The film features an appearance by Robson Andrade. Audiences now have many ways to experience this film. (Information sourced from Metropoles. The views expressed in this post do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Portal Uai.)

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Official Name	The Secret Agent
Brief Summary	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.
Released	July 23, 2025
Duration	161 minutes
Genre	Crime, Drama, Thriller
Production Companies	Lemming Film, One Two Films, CinemaScópio, ARTE France Cinéma, MK Productions, Primo Content, Agência Nacional do Cinema - ANCINE, Banco Regional de Desenvolvimento do Extremo Sul, Fundo Setorial do Audiovisual
Countries of Origin	BR
Actors	Wagner Moura, Tânia Maria, Alice Carvalho, Maria Fernanda Cândido, Gabriel Leone, Udo Kier, Carlos Francisco, Thomás Aquino, Hermila Guedes, Robério Diógenes, Roney Villela, Isabél Zuaa, Isadora Ruppert, Laura Lufési, Igor de Araújo, Ítalo Martins, João Vitor Silva, Luciano Chirolli, Geane Albuquerque, Aline Marta Maia, Fafa Dantas, Suzy Lopes, Gregorio Graziosi, Joálisson Cunha, Buda Lira, Wilson Rabelo, Erivaldo Oliveira, Enzo Nunes, Márcio De Paula, Fabiana Pirro, Rubens Santos, Kaiony Venâncio, Licínio Januário, Marcelo Valle, Robson Andrade, Albert Tenorio, Edilson Silva, Nivaldo Nascimento, Cely Farias, Beto Quirino, Mariza Moreira, Alexis Geller, Anjoum Noorani
Director	Kleber Mendonça Filho
Authors	Kleber Mendonça Filho
Producers	Emilie Lesclaux, Kleber Mendonça Filho, Winston Araújo
Ratings	7.412/10 (437 reviews)
Homepage	https://www.neonrated.com/film/the-secret-agent