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Agatha

1979·Movie·PG·99 min·6.1(66)

On December 4th, 1926, Agatha Christie, the world's most famous mystery writer, disappeared. What may have happened during the next eleven days is far more suspenseful than anything she ever wrote.

England, 1926. An American journalist looks for mystery writer Agatha Christie when she suddenly disappears without explanation, leaving no trace.

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About Agatha

Agatha is a 1979 English-language drama, mystery and thriller film directed by Michael Apted. The cast is led by Dustin Hoffman, Vanessa Redgrave, Timothy Dalton. It has a runtime of 1h 39m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Agatha was produced by Sweetwall, First Artists, and Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United Kingdom. It was released on February 9, 1979, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $4 million, it went on to gross $8 million worldwide.

Director
Michael Apted
Writers
Kathleen Tynan, Arthur Hopcraft
Release date
February 9, 1979
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom
Budget
$4 million
Box office
$8 million
Production
Sweetwall, First Artists, Warner Bros. Pictures
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Agatha cast & crew

Agatha was directed by Michael Apted and written by Kathleen Tynan and Arthur Hopcraft.

The cast features Dustin Hoffman as Wally Stanton, Vanessa Redgrave as Agatha Christie, Timothy Dalton as Archie Christie, Helen Morse as Evelyn, Celia Gregory as Nancy Neele, and Paul Brooke as John Foster.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Johnny Mandel, cinematography is by Vittorio Storaro, and it was produced by Jarvis Astaire and Dustin Hoffman.

Is Agatha worth watching?

Agatha holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 66 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 39m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama, mystery, and thriller, Agatha is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Agatha

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Cast of Agatha

Dustin Hoffman

Dustin Hoffman

Wally Stanton

Vanessa Redgrave

Vanessa Redgrave

Agatha Christie

Timothy Dalton

Timothy Dalton

Archie Christie

Helen Morse

Helen Morse

Evelyn

Celia Gregory

Celia Gregory

Nancy Neele

Paul Brooke

Paul Brooke

John Foster

Carolyn Pickles

Carolyn Pickles

Charlotte Fisher

Timothy West

Timothy West

Kenward

Tony Britton

Tony Britton

William Collins

Alan Badel

Alan Badel

Lord Brackenbury

Robert Longden

Robert Longden

Pettelson

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Yvonne Gilan

Mrs. Braithwaite

Agatha — FAQs

Where can I watch Agatha in United States?

Agatha is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

What language is Agatha in?

Agatha is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Agatha?

Agatha runs 1 hours 39 minutes (99 minutes).

What is Agatha rated?

Agatha is rated PG. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 66 ratings.

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