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Agora

2009·Movie
2h 7min·PG-13
62
DecentGoodWatch score

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A , adventure movie: , but never scary, .

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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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.
Philosophical EpicReligious ConflictTragic BiopicHistorical DramaIntellectual StruggleClass and FaithVisual GrandeurMelancholic ToneAstronomy and Math

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Where can I stream Agora?

In the United States, Agora streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku, The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 27 other countries.

Is Agora worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 55%, and Metacritic 55). Audiences rate it higher (69 out of 100) than critics (55).

Is Agora okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Can I half-watch Agora?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for philosophical and 8 for complexity.

Will I feel good after watching Agora?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Was Agora a box office flop?

Budget$70 million
Box office$39 million

Yes: it cost about $70 million to make and earned $39 million worldwide, 56% of its budget.

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 tropes for it, including Barefoot Sage, Disproportionate Retribution, and Karma Houdini.