Joan of Paris (1942): cast, story & where to watch

1942 · Film · ★ 6.3

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Released in 1942, Joan of Paris is a drama, war and romance film directed by Robert Stevenson, running about 91 minutes. “Lured By Love Into The Relentless Grip Of The World's Most Dreaded TERROR!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. An RAF squadron is brought down over occupied France. The flyers get to Paris in spite of the fact that the youngest, Baby, is injured. He must be hidden and his wounds cared for. The Gestapo has already issued orders for their arrest.

Who’s in it. Joan of Paris stars Michèle Morgan as Joan, Paul Henreid as Paul Lavallier, Thomas Mitchell as Father Antoine and Laird Cregar as Herr Funk, among others.

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

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

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Joan of Paris (1942)?
In US, Joan of Paris is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Joan of Paris worth watching?
Joan of Paris holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Joan of Paris?
Joan of Paris stars Michèle Morgan, Paul Henreid, Thomas Mitchell, Laird Cregar and May Robson.
When was Joan of Paris released?
Joan of Paris was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.