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Saint Joan

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1957 | 110 min | History, Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 25% on Rotten Tomatoes, a box office loss and little lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
A natural pick for anyone who likes watching an argument won and music lovers. The best scenes are battles fought with words. Shelve it next to Les Misérables or The Lion in Winter. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 50 min. The story isn't told in order, so keep your phone down.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1957: an older pace and style.
  • Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

In 1456, French King Charles VII recalls the story of how he met the 17-year-old peasant girl Joan of Arc, entrusted her with the command of the French Army, and ultimately burned her at the stake as a heretic.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    25% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $250K worldwide on a $1 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 19K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Otto Preminger

  • Jean SebergSt. Joan of Arc
  • Richard WidmarkThe Dauphin, Charles VII
  • Richard ToddDunois, Bastard of Orleans
  • Anton WalbrookCauchon - Bishop of Beauvais
  • John GielgudEarl of Warwick
  • Felix AylmerInquisitor
  • Archie DuncanRobert de Baudricourt
  • Harry AndrewsJohn de Stogumber
  • Margot GrahameDuchesse de la Tremouille
  • Barry JonesDe Courcelles