Agora(2009)
“Alexandria, Egypt. 391 A.D. The World Changed Forever.”
Overview
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.
Director
Alejandro Amenábar
Studio
Mod Producciones
Budget
$70M
Revenue
$39M
Cast
Rachel Weisz
as Hypatia
Max Minghella
as Davus
Oscar Isaac
as Orestes
Ashraf Barhom
as Ammonius
Michael Lonsdale
as Theon
Rupert Evans
as Synesius
Homayoun Ershadi
as Aspasius
Sami Samir
as Cyril
Richard Durden
as Olympius
Omar Mostafa
as Isidorus
Manuel Cauchi
as Theophilus
Oshri Cohen
as Medorus
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2009
Runtime
2h 7m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Budget
$70M
Box Office
$39M
Production Companies
Mod Producciones • Himenóptero • Telecinco Cinema
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Agora?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Agora (2009).
What is Agora 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 directed Agora?▼
Agora was directed by Alejandro Amenábar and released in 2009. It is a adventure, drama, history film.
How long is Agora?▼
Agora has a runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes (127 minutes total).
Who stars in Agora?▼
The cast of Agora includes Rachel Weisz as Hypatia, Max Minghella as Davus, Oscar Isaac as Orestes, Ashraf Barhom as Ammonius, Michael Lonsdale as Theon and more.
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