The Trial of Joan of Arc
Seen it?1963 | 62 min | Drama, History
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Great for anyone who loves a world with magic in it and anyone who likes watching an argument won. Its magic has rules, and the story plays by them. If you loved The Last Duel or The Passion of Joan of Arc, start here. More of a critics' pick than a crowd-pleaser: worth it if you like something a little different.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 2 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1963: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
Rouen, Normandy, 1431, during the Hundred Years' War. After being captured by French soldiers from an opposing faction, Joan of Arc, the Maid of Orléans, is unjustly tried by an ecclesiastical court overseen by her English enemies.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
Our audience score: 62%
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Bresson
- Florence DelayJeanne d'Arc
- Jean-Claude FourneauBishop Cauchon
- Roger HonoratJean Beaupere
- Marc JacquierJean Lemaitre
- Jean GillibertJean de Châtillon
- Michel HerubelIsambert de la Pierre
- André RégnierD'Estivet
- Arthur Le BauJean Massieu
- Marcel DarbaudNicolas de Houppeville
- Philippe DreuxMartin Ladvenu