
Joan of Arc
Seen it?1999 | 1 seasons | 90 min | Drama
Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It won an Emmy, though it had little 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
- Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two, hour-long episodes, about 3 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Joan of Arc is born in 1412 in the village of Domrémy in the war zone of Northern France. During her youth she often witnesses the horrors of war, but her spirit is kept high by the legend of the Maiden of Lorraine. This says that a young maiden one day will unite the divided country and lead the people to freedom.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Emmy: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie. Also nominated for 7 more Emmys and 4 Golden Globes. Plus 1 other award.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Limited series that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 41K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
- Leelee SobieskiJoan D'Arc
- Chad WillettJean de Metz
- Jacqueline BissetIsabelle D'Arc
- Powers BootheJacques D'Arc
- Olympia DukakisMother Babette
- Neil Patrick HarrisThe Dauphin
- Robert LoggiaMonet
- Maximilian SchellBrother Jean le Maistre
- Peter StraussLa Hire
- Jonathan HydeThe Duke of Bedford