Agatha (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1979, Agatha is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Michael Apted, running about 99 minutes. “On December 4th, 1926, the world's most famous mystery writer disappeared…” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. England, 1926. An American journalist looks for mystery writer Agatha Christie when she suddenly disappears without explanation, leaving no trace.
Who’s in it. Agatha stars Dustin Hoffman as Wally Stanton, Vanessa Redgrave as Agatha Christie, Timothy Dalton as Archie Christie and Helen Morse as Evelyn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Agatha has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7.5M at the box office.
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 Agatha page.
If you liked it. Fans of Agatha tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Agatha (1979)?
- In US, Agatha 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 Agatha worth watching?
- Agatha holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Agatha?
- Agatha stars Dustin Hoffman, Vanessa Redgrave, Timothy Dalton, Helen Morse and Celia Gregory.
- When was Agatha released?
- Agatha was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.