Mel Gibson's 'Agent Game,' filmed in Augusta, but not showing here: How to watch

Miguel Legoas, Augusta Chronicle
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The Augusta-area is back on the big screen. Mel Gibson's spy thriller "Agent Game" was released on April 8, but, as of April 13, is not screening in any local movie theaters. However, it is available on demand.

Gibson plays a CIA officer on the run after being scapegoated for the death of an interrogation subject. The movie is set in and around Washington, D.C., but was filmed in parts of Augusta, Evans and Thomson, which is why, for the parts shot in downtown Augusta, the Augusta University office tower was flying Virginia's state flag in place of Georgia's.

Mel Gibson filmed parts of "Agent Game" in downtown Augusta on March 30, 2021.
Mel Gibson filmed parts of "Agent Game" in downtown Augusta on March 30, 2021.

Other recognizable landmarks remain, including shots that distinctly show Augusta-area buildings and their names, like the Miller Theater and the Augusta Museum of History. River Place Condominiums, the pink tower on Augusta's waterfront, is also visible.

Some area businesses also got screen time, like Jordan Trotter Commercial Real Estate, whose banner could be glimpsed in the background. At one point, Gibson is standing at the intersection of Broad and Seventh streets, and he shoots at a Flowers on Broad delivery van.

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The movie is available to purchase or rent on demand through most virtual on demand services, like Amazon Prime, Apple TV and Google Play. Most of the services have it priced at around $6.99 to rent and $14.99 to buy. It is not currently available to stream for free on any platforms.

Actor Mel Gibson photographed on 7th Street in Augusta, Ga., Monday afternoon March 29, 2021.
Actor Mel Gibson photographed on 7th Street in Augusta, Ga., Monday afternoon March 29, 2021.

"Agent Game" is also showing at select theaters, though no Augusta-area theaters have any upcoming showings listed so far. The Chronicle is awaiting a response to an email sent Wednesday to the movie's distributor, Saban Capital Group, asking for information on any nearby showings.

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The film's first week is off to a rocky start, critically. As of Wednesday, the Rotten Tomatoes critics score was 9% and the audience score was 47%. It also had an IMDb rating of 3.9 out of 10.

Starring alongside Gibson is "Harry Potter" series actor Jason Isaacs, "Arrow" actress Katie Cassidy and "My Best Friend's Wedding" actor Dermot Mulroney.

Find Augusta in other films past and future

Several other movies include scenes shot in Augusta, like Clint Eastwood's 2019 drama “The Mule" and James Gunn's 2021 anti-hero hit “The Suicide Squad," and the 1982 Kenny Rogers flick "Six Pack."

Emmy-nominated actor Dennis Quaid has a sports drama called "The Hill" coming out later this year. It filmed and held auditions for extras last November at Lake Olmstead. No trailer has been released.

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