Agora (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2009, Agora is a drama, adventure and history film directed by Alejandro Amenábar, running about 127 minutes. “Alexandria, Egypt. 391 A.D. The World Changed Forever.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Agora stars Rachel Weisz as Hypatia, Max Minghella as Davus, Oscar Isaac as Orestes and Ashraf Barhom as Ammonius, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Agora has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $39.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Agora page.
If you liked it. Fans of Agora tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Agora (2009)?
- In US, Agora is available to stream on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Agora worth watching?
- Agora holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Agora?
- Agora stars Rachel Weisz, Max Minghella, Oscar Isaac, Ashraf Barhom and Michael Lonsdale.
- When was Agora released?
- Agora was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.