Agora (2009) movie poster

Agora (2009)

"Alexandria, Egypt. 391 A.D. The World Changed Forever."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 81%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 56% (RT: 56%, MC: 55) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Alejandro Amenรกbar
Runtime
2h 7m
Country
Spain
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.0/10 (1,532 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
56%
Metacritic
55
Cast
Rachel Weisz as Hypatia
Max Minghella as Davus
Oscar Isaac as Orestes
Ashraf Barhom as Ammonius
Rupert Evans as Synesius
Homayoun Ershadi as Aspasius
Sami Samir as Cyril
Most people think so. 81% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,532 votes. Critics scored it lower at 56%, but audiences disagreed.
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • During production of Agora, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • Rachel Weisz spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

Agora is a 2009 adventure, drama, history film directed by Alejandro Amenรกbar. 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. The film has been rated by 1,532 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a adventure film, Agora delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Agora (2009) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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