Agnes of God (1985): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Agnes of God is a 1985 mystery drama directed by Norman Jewison, starring Meg Tilly, Jane Fonda and Anne Bancroft. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $25.6 million worldwide. It was nominated for 3 Oscars. Critics gave it 44% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Norman Jewison
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Agnes of God About?
The premise of Agnes of God without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young nun, Sister Agnes, is accused of a shocking crime, and a court-appointed psychiatrist, Dr. Martha Livingston, is brought in to assess her. Agnes claims to have no memory of the events and insists on a virgin birth, presenting a perplexing case that challenges Dr. Livingston’s professional and personal beliefs. As the psychiatrist investigates, she becomes entangled in a complex web of faith, doubt, and conflicting institutional interests, struggling to discern the truth and facing powerful forces determined to control the narrative.
Agnes of God Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- screenplay adapted by author
- watching tv
- novice
- convent
- trial
- mother superior
- bloodstain
- refusing to eat
- eating disorder
- insanity plea
- answering machine
- reference to thomas more
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- reference to queen elizabeth ii
- cigarette smoking
- alcoholic
- child molestation
- reference to st ignatius
- bell tower
- confessional
- retirement home
- owl
- ritual
- crypt
- rite
- secret passageway
- pet cat
- sneaking a cigarette
- psychiatric examination
- amateur detective
- catholic church
- reference to the hindenburg
- god in title
- based on a stage play
- quebec canada
- female psychiatrist
- pregnancy
- lapsed catholic
- strangulation
- strangling a newborn baby
- conception
- interrogation
- naivete
- strangling a baby
- catholic
- winter the season
- reference to a miracle
- death
- sex
- murder of a newborn baby
- investigation
Agnes of God Cast
Meg Tilly leads the cast, with Jane Fonda and Anne Bancroft. Directed by Norman Jewison; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Norman Jewison
Also Starring in Agnes of God
· 6 moreAgnes of God Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Agnes of God 44% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
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IMDb 6.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 44% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 59%
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Metacritic 52 Metascore
User score 7.0
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TMDB 62% User score
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Agnes of God Plot Summary
What happens in Agnes of God from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a Roman Catholic convent in Montreal, Quebec, the quiet of evening prayers is shattered when screams erupt from the room of Sister Agnes, Meg Tilly, a young novice. Agnes is found in her room bleeding, and in a basket lies a dead infant. The stark discovery sets off a chain of questions about what really happened in the confinement of the convent, where devotion and fear mingle in the dim corridors.
Full summary
The whole story of Agnes of God, scene by scene
Agnes of God Box Office
Agnes of God grossed $25.6 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$25.6M
- US & Canada
- $25.6M
Agnes of God Awards & Nominations
Agnes of God was nominated for 3 Oscars. The 5 nominations come from 2 ceremonies, the most at the Oscars 1986.
5 nominations2 ceremonies
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Oscars 1986 3 nominations- Nominated Actress in a Leading Role – Anne Bancroft
- Nominated Actress in a Supporting Role – Meg Tilly
- Nominated Music (Original Score)
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Golden Globes 1986 2 nominations- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress) – Anne Bancroft
- Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actress) – Meg Tilly
Agnes of God Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Agnes of God.
How Well Do You Know Agnes of God?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the young novice Sister Agnes, found bleeding beside a dead infant?
Cars in Agnes of God
54 cars on screen, including the 1984 BMW 3 E30 and the 1978 Chevrolet Impala.
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1978 Chevrolet Impala Minor role -
1979 Ford Club Wagon Minor role -
1984 Buick Century Background role
Agnes of God Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “신의 아그네스” and “Agnese di Dio”.
- Also known as
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- 신의 아그네스
- Agnese di Dio
- Agnès de Dieu
- Agnes - Engel im Feuer
- Agnes de Dios
- Agnes de Deus
- Ágnes, az Isten báránya
- סיפורה של אגנס
- Агнец божи
- Agnes av Gud
- Агнец божий
- 上帝的女儿
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- アグネス
- Tajemnica klasztoru Marii Magdaleny
- Agnes de Déu
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Agnes of God FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Agnes of God, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Agnes of God?
Agnes of God runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Agnes of God released?
Agnes of God was released on September 27, 1985.
Who directed Agnes of God?
Agnes of God was directed by Norman Jewison.
More films by Norman Jewison Who is in the cast of Agnes of God?
Agnes of God stars Meg Tilly, Jane Fonda and Anne Bancroft, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Agnes of God make at the box office?
Agnes of God grossed $25.6 million worldwide.
How is Agnes of God rated?
Agnes of God has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 44% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Was Agnes of God nominated for any awards?
Agnes of God received 5 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does Agnes of God have a post-credit scene?
No. Agnes of God has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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