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Agnes of God

1985·Movie
1h 38min·PG-13
57
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Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and dialogue

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Character Depth9
  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

That night, murder wasn't the only sin.

When a dead newborn is found, wrapped in bloody sheets, in the bedroom wastebasket of a young novice, psychiatrist Martha Livingston is called in to determine if the seemingly innocent novice, who knows nothing of sex or birth, is competent enough to stand trial for the murder of the baby.
Psychological ThrillerMysteryReligious ConflictMental IllnessGuilt and DoubtMoral DilemmaPowerful PerformancesIntense Drama

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Agnes of God legally?

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Agnes of God worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 44%, and Metacritic 52). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Agnes of God rated?

PG-13Disturbing imagerySuicide themes

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery and suicide themes.

How long is Agnes of God?

1 h 38 min

Agnes of God runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Agnes of God?

Critics48
Audiences67

Not quite. Audiences rate Agnes of God higher (67) than critics (48). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Agnes of God in?

EnglishLatinFrench

It was made in English, with some Latin, French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Agnes of God?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Agnes of God in 71 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Agnes of God use?

Based on a True StoryNuns Are FunnyPun-Based TitleThe OpheliaPragmatic AdaptationBittersweet EndingOoh, Me Accent's SlippingMaybe Magic, Maybe MundaneShown Their WorkCynicism CatalystLighter and SofterThe Un-Revealand 5 more

TV Tropes lists 17 storytelling tropes for Agnes of God, including Based on a True Story, Nuns Are Funny, Pun-Based Title.