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Saint Joan

1957·Movie
1h 50min·NR
42
WeakGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

History, society, and politics

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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A Brilliant Triumph!

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.
Historical DramaBiographical AdaptationTragic HeroineMartyrdomReligious & Political ConflictPhilosophical DiscourseStrong Female LeadFate vs. Free WillOrchestral Score

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Saint Joan

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Saint Joan legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Saint Joan worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 25%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Saint Joan rated?

NRDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Saint Joan?

1 h 50 min

Saint Joan runs 1 h 50 min.

Is Saint Joan based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Saint Joan?

Critics25
Audiences58

Not quite. Audiences rate Saint Joan higher (58) than critics (25). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Saint Joan a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$250,000

No. It cost about $1 million to make and earned $250,000 worldwide, 25% of its budget.

What language is Saint Joan in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Saint Joan?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Saint Joan in 40 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Saint Joan use?

Artistic License – HistoryBut for Me, It Was TuesdayDeadpan SnarkerDistant FinaleDoing In the WizardGrand Inquisitor SceneHistorical Domain CharacterIt Sucks to Be the Chosen OneHeroic BastardMy God, What Have I Done?Pragmatic AdaptationHistorical Hero Upgradeand 6 more

TV Tropes lists 18 storytelling tropes for Saint Joan, including Artistic License – History, But for Me, It Was Tuesday, Deadpan Snarker.