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Pope Joan

2009Movie2 h 29 min

DramaHistory
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes–64%

A moving, slow-burning drama movie about history and a real life story.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

A 9th century woman of English extraction born in the German city of Ingelheim disguises herself as a man and rises through the Vatican ranks.

Feels like

  • Historical Drama
  • Biographical Fiction
  • Female Empowerment
  • Religious Intrigue
  • Social Commentary
  • 9th Century Europe
  • Vatican Politics
  • Gender Identity
  • Epic Scope

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Sönke Wortmann
Written by
Heinrich Hadding, Donna Woolfolk Cross
Produced by
Oliver Berben
Music by
Marcel Barsotti

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 22, 2009 · 2 h 29 min · Violence, Sexual Content

Released
October 22, 2009
Runtime
2 h 29 min
Content
Violence, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, History, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
German, Latin
Made in
Germany, Italy, Morocco, Spain
Box office
$29 million
Available in
30 countries

Tropes

Off with His Head!, Child by Rape, Horny Vikings +9

  • Off with His Head!
  • Child by Rape
  • Horny Vikings
  • Because You Were Nice to Me
  • Snake Oil Salesman
  • The Emperor
  • Exact Words
  • Good Shepherd
  • Calling the Old Man Out
  • Klingon Promotion
  • Would Harm a Child
  • Sole Survivor

12 of 150 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Pope Joan?"

Questions about Pope Joan

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Pope Joan?

It streams in 23 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Pope Joan worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.7).

Is Pope Joan good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Pope Joan use?

Off with His Head!Child by RapeHorny VikingsBecause You Were Nice to MeSnake Oil SalesmanThe EmperorExact WordsGood ShepherdCalling the Old Man OutKlingon PromotionWould Harm a ChildSole Survivorand 138 more

TV Tropes lists 150 tropes for it, including Off with His Head!, Child by Rape, and Horny Vikings.