Agnes of God (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1985, Agnes of God is a drama and mystery film directed by Norman Jewison, running about 98 minutes. “That night, murder wasn't the only sin.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Agnes of God stars Jane Fonda as Dr. Martha Louise Livingston, Anne Bancroft as Mother Miriam Ruth, Meg Tilly as Sister Agnes and Anne Pitoniak as Dr. Livingston's Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Agnes of God has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Agnes of God page.
If you liked it. Fans of Agnes of God tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Agnes of God (1985)?
- In US, Agnes of God is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Agnes of God worth watching?
- Agnes of God holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Agnes of God?
- Agnes of God stars Jane Fonda, Anne Bancroft, Meg Tilly, Anne Pitoniak and Winston Rekert.
- When was Agnes of God released?
- Agnes of God was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.