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The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc

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1999 | 158 min | Adventure, Drama, Action, History, War

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (31% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for action fans and history buffs.
The mood
Intense.
The pace
Epic and sweeping, at 2 hr 38 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect drug use.
  • It's long: 2 hr 38 min.

In 1429, a French teenager stood before her King with a message she claimed came from God; that she would defeat the world's greatest army and liberate her country from its political and religious turmoil. As she reclaims God's diminished kingdom, this courageous young woman has various amazing victories until her violent and untimely death.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    31% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.4 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    5 wins and 9 nominations from smaller awards and festivals. Plus: Nominated for 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $67 million worldwide on a $85 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 176K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Luc Besson

  • Milla JovovichJoan of Arc
  • John MalkovichCharles VII
  • Faye DunawayYolande of Aragon
  • Dustin HoffmanJoan's conscience
  • Pascal GreggoryThe Duke of Alençon
  • Vincent CasselGilles de Rais
  • Tchéky KaryoJean de Dunois
  • Richard RidingsLa Hire
  • Desmond HarringtonAulon
  • Timothy WestCauchon