The Agony and the Ecstasy
1965, English. Directed by Carol Reed.
From the age of magnificence comes a new magnificence in motion pictures.
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 Michelangelo to the mural, but his artistic vision clashes with the pope's demanding personality and threatens the success of the historic painting.
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Carol ReedDirector
- 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
Details
- Released
- 16 September 1965
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Philip Dunne
- Budget
- $10M
- Box office
- $4M
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What The Agony and the Ecstasy is based on
The Agony and the Ecstasy is adapted from a novel.
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The Agony and the Ecstasy: quick answers
Is The Agony and the Ecstasy worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 161 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Agony and the Ecstasy?
The Agony and the Ecstasy runs 138 minutes (2h 18m).
Does The Agony and the Ecstasy have a post-credits scene?
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The Agony and the Ecstasy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Agony and the Ecstasy on?
The Agony and the Ecstasy isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Agony and the Ecstasy?
If you liked The Agony and the Ecstasy, try At Eternity's Gate, The Robe, Final Portrait.
Who directed The Agony and the Ecstasy?
The Agony and the Ecstasy (1965) was directed by Carol Reed and stars Charlton Heston, Rex Harrison, Diane Cilento.
What is The Agony and the Ecstasy based on?
The Agony and the Ecstasy is adapted from a novel.