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The Passion of Joan of Arc

1928·Movie
1h 21min·NR
91
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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence6
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

  • Pathos10
  • Melancholy9
  • Catharsis8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History, a real life story, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction10
  • Acting10
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout cinematography, visual style, and editing

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Visual Stylization9
  • Editing8

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An Immortal Screen Classic that will live Forever!

A classic of the silent age, this film tells the story of the doomed but ultimately canonized 15th-century teenage warrior. On trial for claiming she'd spoken to God, Jeanne d'Arc is subjected to inhumane treatment and scare tactics at the hands of church court officials. Initially bullied into changing her story, Jeanne eventually opts for what she sees as the truth. Her punishment, a famously brutal execution, earns her perpetual martyrdom.
Silent Film MasterpieceHistorical DramaReligious PersecutionPowerful PerformanceVisually StrikingBleak & TragicExistential & PhilosophicalFrench CinemaMartyrdom

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Where can I stream The Passion of Joan of Arc legally?

The Passion of Joan of Arc is included with a subscription to FlixFling and HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Plex, and Darkroom. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Passion of Joan of Arc worth watching?

91
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 91/100 (IMDb 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 98). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Passion of Joan of Arc rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is The Passion of Joan of Arc?

1 h 21 min

The Passion of Joan of Arc runs 1 h 21 min.

Is The Passion of Joan of Arc based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on The Passion of Joan of Arc?

Critics98
Audiences87

Not quite. Critics rate The Passion of Joan of Arc higher (98) than audiences (87). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Passion of Joan of Arc in?

Frenchxx

It was made in French, with some xx. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch The Passion of Joan of Arc?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Passion of Joan of Arc in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Passion of Joan of Arc use?

Kangaroo CourtPublic ExecutionBury Me Not on the Lone PrairieBig BadBurn the Witch!Kill the CutieSecurity ClingGood ShepherdGood Cop/Bad CopGood Is ImpotentMessianic ArchetypeMiscarriage of Justiceand 39 more

TV Tropes lists 51 storytelling tropes for The Passion of Joan of Arc, including Kangaroo Court, Public Execution, Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie.