Joan of Arc
Seen it?2019 | 137 min | Drama, War, History
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (57% on Rotten Tomatoes), 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 history buffs. If you loved Henry V or The Longest Day, start here.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 17 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
In the 15th century, both France and England stake a blood claim for the French throne. Believing that God had chosen her, young Joan leads the army of the King of France. When she is captured, the Church sends her for trial on charges of heresy. Refusing to accept the accusations, the graceful Joan will stay true to her mission.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
57% on Rotten Tomatoes, 50 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Won 2 Cannes awards: Cannes Film Festival: Special Mention: Un Certain Regard, Cannes Film Festival: Best Film.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$196K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 14K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bruno Dumont
- Lise Leplat PrudhommeJeanne
- Fabrice LuchiniRoi Charles VII
- Jean-François CauseretMonseigneur Pierre Cauchon
- Annick LavievilleMadame Jacqueline
- Daniel DienneMaître Thomas de Courcelles
- Fabien FenetMaître Nicolas l’oiseleur
- Robert HanicotteMessire Jean D’Estivet
- Justine HerbezMarie
- Yves HabertMaître William Haiton
- Benoît RobailMonseigneur Regnauld de Chartres