Pope Joan (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2009, Pope Joan is a drama film directed by Sönke Wortmann, running about 149 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Pope Joan stars John Goodman as Pope Sergius II., Johanna Wokalek as Johanna von Ingelheim, David Wenham as Gerold and Iain Glen as Village Priest, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Pope Joan has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $28.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pope Joan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pope Joan tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pope Joan (2009)?
- In AU, Pope Joan is available to stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pope Joan worth watching?
- Pope Joan holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pope Joan?
- Pope Joan stars John Goodman, Johanna Wokalek, David Wenham, Iain Glen and Edward Petherbridge.
- When was Pope Joan released?
- Pope Joan was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 149 minutes.