IMDb 7.5 2020 HD

The Mole Agent

The Mole Agent

2020
Documentary
90 min NR Chile
7.789 / 10
7.5 IMDB

When a daughter becomes concerned about her mother's well-being in a retirement home, private investigator Romulo hires Sergio, an 83-year-old man who becomes a new resident—and a mole…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Maite Alberdi / Loreto Contreras
Starring
Sergio Chamy / Rómulo Aitken / Marta Olivares / Berta Ureta / Zoila González / Petronila Abarca / Rubira Olivares

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Common themes and sentiments

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Reviews

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Sophia Chen
Apr 5, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A delightful surprise awaits in 'The Mole Agent', a film that cleverly disguises its profound emotional depth beneath a quirky spy narrative. Sergio Chamy is utterly captivating as the 83-year-old operative, imbuing his character with a disarming sincerity…

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Liam O'Connell
Apr 5, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This Chilean offering, 'The Mole Agent', presents a premise that is undeniably intriguing: an elderly gentleman goes undercover. Sergio Chamy delivers a performance that anchors the film, portraying his character’s dual life with a subtle authenticity. The narrative,…

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Isabelle Dubois
Apr 5, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

'The Mole Agent' is a masterful exercise in tone, a film that manages to be both a lighthearted espionage caper and a deeply moving portrait of aging. Sergio Chamy, in a career-defining role, embodies the titular mole with…

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Marcus Thorne
Apr 5, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

One approaches 'The Mole Agent' with a degree of curiosity, given its unusual premise: an 83-year-old spy. Sergio Chamy shoulders this unique burden with remarkable grace, portraying a man whose age belies a sharp mind and a surprisingly…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 5, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

In a quiet triumph of observational filmmaking, 'The Mole Agent' introduces Sergio, an octogenarian tasked with an unlikely undercover mission. The charm of this Chilean gem lies in its gentle subversion of genre tropes. While a private investigator,…

FAQs

The film portrays the retirement home not merely as a backdrop for espionage, but as a vibrant community filled with diverse individuals. Sergio's infiltration reveals the daily routines, the social dynamics, and the personal stories of the residents. The setting becomes a crucial element in the narrative, allowing for the exploration of themes related to companionship, loneliness, and the search for purpose at any age.