


Film · Released
The Agony and the Ecstasy
“From the age of magnificence comes a new magnificence in motion pictures.”
The Agony and the Ecstasy at a glance
The Agony and the Ecstasy is a 1965 drama and history film, running 2h 18m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: U in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and YouTube.
Rated U in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1965-09-16
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Director
- Carol Reed
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.0 / 10 · 161 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmDuring the Italian Renaissance, Pope Julius II contracts the influential artist Michelangelo to sculpt 40 statues for his tomb. When the pope changes his mind and asks the sculptor to paint a mural in the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo doubts his painting skills and abandons the project. Divine inspiration returns Michelangelo to the mural, but his artistic vision clashes with the pope's demanding personality and threatens the success of the historic painting.
Cast
14 names
Charlton HestonMichelangelo
Rex HarrisonPapa Giulio II
Diane CilentoContessina de'Medici
Harry AndrewsBramante
Alberto LupoDuca di Urbino
Adolfo CeliGiovanni de' Medici
Venantino VenantiniParide de Grassis
Tomas MilianRaffaello Sanzio
John StacyGiuliano da Sangallo
Fausto Tozziuomo
Maxine AudleyWoman
Andrea Giordanaaiutante di Michelangelo
Furio MeniconicontadinoQuestions about The Agony and the Ecstasy
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Agony and the Ecstasy in the United Kingdom?
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Is The Agony and the Ecstasy suitable for children?
The Agony and the Ecstasy is rated U in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is The Agony and the Ecstasy about?
During the Italian Renaissance, Pope Julius II contracts the influential artist Michelangelo to sculpt 40 statues for his tomb. When the pope changes his mind and asks the sculptor to paint a mural in the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo doubts his painting skills and abandons the project. Divine inspiration returns…
How long is The Agony and the Ecstasy?
The Agony and the Ecstasy runs for 2h 18m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
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