

The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc
1999, English. Directed by Luc Besson.
In 1429, a French teenager stood before her King with a message she claimed came from God; that she would defeat the world's greatest army and liberate her country from its political and religious turmoil. As she reclaims God's diminished kingdom, this courageous young woman has various amazing victories until her violent and untimely death.
- Runtime
- 2h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 1,682 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Luc BessonDirector
- Milla JovovichJoan of Arc
- John MalkovichCharles VII
- Faye DunawayYolande of Aragon
- Dustin HoffmanJoan's conscience
- Pascal GreggoryThe Duke of Alençon
- Vincent CasselGilles de Rais
- Tchéky KaryoJean de Dunois
- Richard RidingsLa Hire
- Desmond HarringtonAulon
- Timothy WestCauchon
- Rab AffleckComrade
- Stéphane AlgoudLook Out
Details
- Released
- 27 October 1999
- Original title
- Joan of Arc
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Andrew Birkin, Luc Besson
- Budget
- $85M
- Box office
- $67M
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The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc: quick answers
Is The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 1,682 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc?
The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc runs 158 minutes (2h 38m).
Does The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc on?
The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc?
If you liked The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc, try Joan of Arc, Joan the Maid I: The Battles, Knights of the Teutonic Order.
Who directed The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc?
The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999) was directed by Luc Besson and stars Milla Jovovich, John Malkovich, Faye Dunaway.