

Agora
“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.
Where to watch Agora in United States
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Where is Agora streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home |
| Canada | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| Australia | Beamafilm | Beamafilm |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Paramount 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
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
In United States, you can stream Agora on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and The CW, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Agora

Rachel Weisz
Hypatia

Max Minghella
Davus

Oscar Isaac
Orestes

Ashraf Barhom
Ammonius

Michael Lonsdale
Theon

Rupert Evans
Synesius

Homayoun Ershadi
Aspasius

Sami Samir
Cyril

Richard Durden
Olympius

Omar Mostafa
Isidorus

Manuel Cauchi
Theophilus

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.











