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Agora

2009 · 127 min · Director: Alejandro Amenábar

Agora (2009) is an adventure drama, directed by Alejandro Amenábar. It stars Rachel Weisz and Max Minghella. The 127-minute film holds an audience score of 7/10.

What Agora Is About

Alejandro Amenábar's 2009 film follows the philosopher Hypatia teaching in fourth century Alexandria. Religious conflict is growing in the city. Knowledge and belief come into collision. The film changes scale with shots from above; the narrative argues that intolerance can arise on any side. Rachel Weisz leads. It was shot in Malta. Criticism of its depiction of Christian groups caused argument. Who it's for: those who like historical and reflective drama. Who it's not for: viewers seeking historical accuracy; the events were arranged for dramatic effect.

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What is Agora about?

Alejandro Amenábar's 2009 film follows the philosopher Hypatia teaching in fourth century Alexandria. Religious conflict is growing in the city.

Where can I watch Agora?

Agora is available to watch on digital platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Agora?

Agora runs for 127 minutes (2h 7m).

When did Agora come out?

Agora was released in 2009.

Who directed Agora?

Agora was directed by Alejandro Amenábar.

Who stars in Agora?

Agora stars Rachel Weisz, Max Minghella, Oscar Isaac, Ashraf Barhom.

What is Agora's rating?

Agora holds 7.1/10 on IMDb and 7.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.

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