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Agora
“Alexandria, Egypt. 391 A.D. The World Changed Forever.”
7.0 / 10• 2009• 2h 7m•PG-13• English
AdventureDramaHistory
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Rachel Weisz
Hypatia
Lead
Max Minghella
Davus
Oscar Isaac
Orestes
Ashraf Barhom
Ammonius
Michael Lonsdale
Theon
Rupert Evans
Synesius
Homayoun Ershadi
Aspasius
Sami Samir
Cyril
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Alejandro Amenábar's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Agora is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
