Joan of Arc (1948): cast, story & where to watch

1948 · Film · ★ 6.3

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Released in 1948, Joan of Arc is a drama, war and history film directed by Victor Fleming, running about 145 minutes. “Greatest of all spectacles!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In the 15th Century, France is a defeated and ruined nation after the One Hundred Years War against England. The fourteen-year-old farm girl Joan of Arc claims to hear voices from Heaven asking her to lead God's Army against Orleans and crowning the weak Dauphin Charles VII as King of France. Joan gathers the people with her faith, forms an army, and conquers Orleans.

Who’s in it. Joan of Arc stars Elizaveta Boyarskaya as Мария Кантемир, Ingrid Bergman as Joan of Arc, Aleksandr Baluev as Петр Первый and Francis L. Sullivan as Pierre Cauchon, Count-Bishop of Beauvais, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Joan of Arc has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Joan of Arc page.

If you liked it. Fans of Joan of Arc tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Joan of Arc (1948)?
In US, Joan of Arc is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Joan of Arc worth watching?
Joan of Arc holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Joan of Arc?
Joan of Arc stars Elizaveta Boyarskaya, Ingrid Bergman, Aleksandr Baluev, Francis L. Sullivan and J. Carrol Naish.
When was Joan of Arc released?
Joan of Arc was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 145 minutes.