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The Secret Agent (1996): Ratings & Box Office

The Secret Agent (1996) movie poster

The Secret Agent is a 1996 drama thriller directed by Christopher Hampton. It is based on The Secret Agent by Joseph Conrad and Michael Newton. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $106,606 worldwide. Critics gave it 41 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.

IMDb rating
5.6/10
worldwide gross
$106.6K
Metascore
41
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The Secret Agent (1996) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Genres
Drama , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Secret Agent About?

The premise of The Secret Agent without spoilers, adapted from The Secret Agent by Joseph Conrad and Michael Newton.

A young boy discovers his charismatic father, who owns a toy shop, leads a secret life as a covert operative. Determined to rescue him, the boy assembles a group of close allies and embarks on a perilous journey into the dangerous world of espionage and deception, navigating a complex underworld to save his father.

The Secret Agent Themes & Keywords

· 25 tags
  • young wife
  • bomb
  • anarchist
  • secret agent
  • murder
  • death of brother
  • sabotage
  • betrayal
  • spy
  • espionage
  • older man young girl sex
  • older man younger woman sex
+13 more
  • period drama
  • 19th century
  • person with a mental disability
  • london england
  • police inspector
  • older husband
  • husband wife relationship
  • greenwich london
  • embassy
  • brother in law
  • 1880s
  • based on novel
  • shop owner
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Crew

The Director of The Secret Agent

Directed by Christopher Hampton.

From the director

More from Christopher Hampton

More films directed by Christopher Hampton, best-rated first: Imagining Argentina and Carrington.

Full filmography
Ratings

The Secret Agent Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Secret Agent 41 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.

Box office

The Secret Agent Box Office

The Secret Agent grossed $106,606 worldwide.

1996 box office

Worldwide gross

$106.6K

US & Canada
$106.6K
Videos

The Secret Agent Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Secret Agent.

The Secret Agent Trailer 1996
Cars

Cars in The Secret Agent

47 cars on screen, including the 1987 Chevrolet Caprice and the 1993 Chevrolet Chevy Van.

All 47 cars
  • 1987 Chevrolet Caprice in The Secret Agent 1987 Chevrolet Caprice Important role
  • 1993 Chevrolet Chevy Van in The Secret Agent 1993 Chevrolet Chevy Van Important role
  • 1981 Dodge Diplomat in The Secret Agent 1981 Dodge Diplomat Important role
  • 1958 Lincoln Continental Mark III in The Secret Agent 1958 Lincoln Continental Mark III Important role
Details

The Secret Agent Also Known As

13 alternative titles, including “Der Geheimagent” and “L'agent secret”.

Also known as
  • Der Geheimagent
  • L'agent secret
  • L'agente segreto
  • El agente secreto
  • A titkosügynök
  • Tajny Agent
  • Секретный агент
  • Tajný agent
  • 秘密间谍
  • O Agente Secreto
  • Тајни агент
  • Μυστικός Πράκτορας, საიდუმლო აგენტი
+1 more
  • L’agent secret

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FAQ

The Secret Agent FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of The Secret Agent, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Secret Agent?

The Secret Agent runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was The Secret Agent released?

The Secret Agent was released on November 8, 1996.

Who directed The Secret Agent?

The Secret Agent was directed by Christopher Hampton.

More films by Christopher Hampton

How much did The Secret Agent make at the box office?

The Secret Agent grossed $106,606 worldwide.

How is The Secret Agent rated?

The Secret Agent has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 41 on Metacritic and 55% on TMDB.

Is The Secret Agent based on a book?

Yes. The Secret Agent is adapted from The Secret Agent by Joseph Conrad, Michael Newton and J. H. Stape.

Does The Secret Agent have a post-credit scene?

No. The Secret Agent has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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