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Agora

2009·Movie
2h 7min·PG-13
IMDb7.1Metacritic557.2Rotten Tomatoes55%65%

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Agora fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle6
  • Violence5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Dark Humor2

World

History, society, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Complexity8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

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.
Historical DramaAncient EgyptReligious ConflictPhilosophicalPolitical IntrigueRomanceTragicIntellectual

Crew

Directed by:
Alejandro Amenábar, Carmen Soriano
Written by:
Alejandro Amenábar, Mateo Gil
Produced by:
Jina Jay, Terri Taylor, Fernando Bovaira
Composed by:
Andy Kennedy, Dario Marianelli, Tom Sayers

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Agora

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Agora legally?

NetflixPrimeThe RokuThe CWKanopyHooplaFawesomeTubi TV

Agora is included with a subscription to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Agora worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 55%, and Metacritic 55). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Agora rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Agora?

2 h 7 min

Agora runs 2 h 7 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Agora?

Critics55
Audiences69

Not quite. Audiences rate Agora higher (69) than critics (55). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Agora a box office hit?

Budget$70 million
Box office$39 million

No. It cost about $70 million to make and earned $39 million worldwide, 56% of its budget.

What language is Agora in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Spain.

In how many countries can I watch Agora?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Agora in 38 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Agora use?

Barefoot SageDisproportionate RetributionKarma HoudiniThe Queen's LatinPet the DogThe EmpirePretty BoyHot TeacherOutgrown Such Silly SuperstitionsAll Monks Know Kung-FuThe Bad Guy WinsHistorical Relationship Overhauland 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 storytelling tropes for Agora, including Barefoot Sage, Disproportionate Retribution, Karma Houdini.