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Agora

2009·Movie·PG-13·127 min·7.0(1,562)

Alexandria, Egypt. 391 A.D. The World Changed Forever.

A historical drama set in Roman Egypt, concerning philosopher Hypatia of Alexandria and her relationship with her slave Davus, who is torn between his love for her and the possibility of gaining his freedom by joining the rising tide of Christianity.

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United StatesNetflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Video, Fandango At Home
CanadaLionsgate+ Amazon ChannelsGoogle Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube
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GermanyAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceMolotov TVApple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD
SpainNetflix, Netflix Standard with AdsRakuten TV, Amazon Video
BrazilParamount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium

About Agora

Agora is a 2009 English-language adventure, drama and history film directed by Alejandro Amenábar. The cast is led by Rachel Weisz, Max Minghella, Oscar Isaac. It has a runtime of 2h 7m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 1600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads.

Agora was produced by Mod Producciones, Himenóptero, and Telecinco Cinema and made in Spain. It was released on May 17, 2009, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $70 million, it went on to gross $39 million worldwide.

Director
Alejandro Amenábar
Writers
Mateo Gil, Alejandro Amenábar
Release date
May 17, 2009
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
Spain
Budget
$70 million
Box office
$39 million
Production
Mod Producciones, Himenóptero, Telecinco Cinema
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Agora cast & crew

Agora was directed by Alejandro Amenábar and written by Mateo Gil and Alejandro Amenábar.

The cast features Rachel Weisz as Hypatia, Max Minghella as Davus, Oscar Isaac as Orestes, Ashraf Barhom as Ammonius, Michael Lonsdale as Theon, and Rupert Evans as Synesius.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Dario Marianelli, cinematography is by Xavi Giménez, and it was produced by Fernando Bovaira and Álvaro Augustín.

Is Agora worth watching?

Agora holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 1,562 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.

At 2h 7m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy adventure, drama, and history, Agora is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Agora

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Cast of Agora

Rachel Weisz

Rachel Weisz

Hypatia

Max Minghella

Max Minghella

Davus

Oscar Isaac

Oscar Isaac

Orestes

Ashraf Barhom

Ashraf Barhom

Ammonius

Michael Lonsdale

Michael Lonsdale

Theon

Rupert Evans

Rupert Evans

Synesius

Homayoun Ershadi

Homayoun Ershadi

Aspasius

Sami Samir

Sami Samir

Cyril

Richard Durden

Richard Durden

Olympius

Omar Mostafa

Omar Mostafa

Isidorus

Manuel Cauchi

Manuel Cauchi

Theophilus

Oshri Cohen

Oshri Cohen

Medorus

Agora — FAQs

Where can I watch Agora in United States?

Agora is streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.

Is Agora on Netflix?

Yes — Agora is currently available on Netflix in United States.

What language is Agora in?

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

How long is Agora?

Agora runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).

What is Agora rated?

Agora is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 1,562 ratings.

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