The Great Arch (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2025, The Great Arch is a drama and history film directed by Stéphane Demoustier, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. France, 1983. The biggest architectural competition in history is launched by the new socialist president, François Mitterrand. Coveted by all the biggest international architectural firms, the open-call competition is surprisingly won by an unknown: Johan Otto von Spreckelsen, an architecture teacher from Copenhagen. Until then, the fifty-year-old Dane had built only four buildings: his home, and three small chapels.
Who’s in it. The Great Arch stars Claes Bang as Johan Otto von Spreckelsen, Xavier Dolan as Jean-Louis Subilon, Swann Arlaud as Paul Andreu and Sidse Babett Knudsen as Liv von Spreckelsen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Great Arch has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great Arch page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Arch tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Arch (2025)?
- In CA, The Great Arch is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Great Arch worth watching?
- The Great Arch holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Great Arch?
- The Great Arch stars Claes Bang, Xavier Dolan, Swann Arlaud, Sidse Babett Knudsen and Michel Fau.
- When was The Great Arch released?
- The Great Arch was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.