Movie

Agora

“Alexandria, Egypt. 391 A.D. The World Changed Forever.”

★ 7.0(1,562)20092h 7m

Agora is streaming on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Alejandro Amenábar
Release date: 2009-05-17
Runtime: 2h 7m
Language: English
Box office: $39,457,342
Budget: $70,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Spain
Studio: Mod Producciones

Agora — trailer

About Agora

Agora is a 2009 movie in the Adventure, Drama and History genres, directed by Alejandro Amenábar, starring Rachel Weisz, Max Minghella and Oscar Isaac. It has a runtime of 2 hours 7 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 1,562 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Agora in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Rachel Weisz

Hypatia

Max Minghella

Davus

Oscar Isaac

Orestes

Ashraf Barhom

Ammonius

Michael Lonsdale

Theon

Rupert Evans

Synesius

Homayoun Ershadi

Aspasius

Sami Samir

Cyril

Richard Durden

Olympius

Omar Mostafa

Isidorus

Manuel Cauchi

Theophilus

Oshri Cohen

Medorus

Themes & keywords

egyptnew loveroman empirechristianityphilosophyculthistorical figuresword fightloveancient worlddestinyhypatiamisogynypersecutionlibrary of alexandria

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Agora in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Agora on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels. It's also available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video.

Is Agora on Netflix?+

Agora is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels.

How long is Agora?+

Agora has a runtime of 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).

Who stars in Agora?+

Agora stars Rachel Weisz, Max Minghella, Oscar Isaac, Ashraf Barhom and Michael Lonsdale.

When did Agora come out?+

Agora is a 2009 movie directed by Alejandro Amenábar.

What genre is Agora?+

Agora is Adventure, Drama and History film.

Who directed Agora?+

Agora was directed by Alejandro Amenábar.