The tense political thriller The Secret Agent has sparked major conversation, putting Wagner Moura squarely in the spotlight. With his powerful performance as former professor Armando, Moura made history as the first Brazilian actor to win the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor, and the first to receive a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor. However, as both an actor and director, Moura has several other films and shows to his name, where he has shown his talent and incredible creative vision.

Many of these films and shows deserve just as much attention and praise, if not more. So, here are 5 films and shows from his resume that are worth watching this year. 

One of the most famous early works in Wagner Moura’s career is Elite Squad. It is part of a two-film series. The story follows BOPE officer Captain Nascimento, played by Moura, and the BOPE special police unit in Rio de Janeiro as they battle powerful d*** gangs.

The 2007 film is available to rent on Amazon Prime Video.

Narcos perhaps needs no introduction. It is one of the most celebrated works in Wagner Moura’s career, earning him his first nomination at the Golden Globe Awards. The gripping drama chronicles the dramatic rise and fall of Pablo Escobar, Colombia’s most notorious and powerful d*** lord. The series is available to stream on Netflix.

In his directorial debut, Marighella, Wagner Moura showcases his versatility. The biographical political thriller is based on the life of Carlos Marighella, a Brazilian politician and writer. Moura also appears in the film, playing the role of an interrogator.

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Marighella is available to rent on Amazon Prime Video.

Directed by Alex Garland, Civil War is a dystopian thriller that follows four war journalists traveling across the United States during a modern civil war. Wagner Moura plays Joel, a journalist documenting the conflict. The film is available to rent on Amazon Prime Video.

Wagner Moura was part of the series Dope Thief, directed by Peter Craig. The story follows two friends, Ray and Manny, who pose as DEA agents to rob small-time drug dealers. However, things take a dangerous turn when they are pulled into a dangerous criminal world where they are chased by both criminals and DEA agents.

It is available to stream on Apple TV. These are some of the best works where Moura has shown incredible performances. While The Secret Agent has pushed him further into global recognition with an Oscar nomination, these films and shows were crucial in his career, showing his versatility. And this is clearly just the beginning.

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Have you watched any of these shows and films with Wagner Moura in them? Let us know in the comments.