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.
Agora (2009) is a adventure, drama and history film directed by Alejandro Amenábar, released on May 17, 2009 with a runtime of 2h 7m. It stars Rachel Weisz, Max Minghella, Oscar Isaac and Ashraf Barhom. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1,606 ratings.
Watch the official trailer for Agora before you stream it.
Rachel Weisz
as Hypatia
Max Minghella
as Davus
Oscar Isaac
as Orestes
Ashraf Barhom
as Ammonius
Michael Lonsdale
as Theon
Rupert Evans
as Synesius
Homayoun Ershadi
as Aspasius
Sami Samir
as Cyril
Richard Durden
as Olympius
Omar Mostafa
as Isidorus
Manuel Cauchi
as Theophilus
Oshri Cohen
as Medorus
Directed by Alejandro Amenábar, written by Mateo Gil and Alejandro Amenábar, produced by Fernando Bovaira and Álvaro Augustín.
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1,606 ratings.
Agora represents a rather chaotic and completely inaccurate historical biopic. Despite the commendable acting by Rachel Weisz and Oscar Isaac, the movie, which was created with a significant budget, strangely exudes an air of thriftiness typically associated with lower-budget productions. The storyline itself verges on the absurd, taking considerable liberties with historical facts by reshaping them and even…
Reviewed on August 4, 2023
Agora is a well-crafted film that manages to be both entertaining and educational. While the movie takes some creative liberties with the historical events, which is understandable given the gaps in recorded history, it does a great job of capturing the essence of the time. The writing feels solid, and despite some moments that might stretch historical accuracy, the story remains compelling and thought-provoking.…
Reviewed on December 17, 2024
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Agora (2009) is available to stream on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Agora (2009) includes Rachel Weisz, Max Minghella, Oscar Isaac, Ashraf Barhom and Michael Lonsdale. The film was directed by Alejandro Amenábar. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Agora was released on May 17, 2009 and runs for 2h 7m.
Agora (2009) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1,606 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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