Pope Joan
1972, English. Directed by Michael Anderson.
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Based on the medieval legend of Pope Joan, who was made Pope for a brief period around 855 A.D. The movie presents her existence as fact, though it is questionable that Pope Joan really did exist, and portrays her relationships with other notables of the time.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Michael AndersonDirector
- Liv UllmannPope Joan
- Olivia de HavillandMother Superior
- Jeremy KempJoan's Father
- Franco NeroLouis
- Maximilian SchellAdrian
- Lesley-Anne DownCecilia
- Trevor HowardPope Leo
- Keir DulleaDr. Stevens
- Natasa NicolescuJoan's Mother
- Sharon WinterJoan as a Child
- Margareta PogonatVillage Woman
- Richard BebbLord of Manor
Details
- Released
- 16 August 1972
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- John Briley
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Pope Joan: quick answers
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How long is Pope Joan?
Pope Joan runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does Pope Joan have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Pope Joan. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Pope Joan parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Pope Joan is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Pope Joan on?
Pope Joan isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 August 1972. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Pope Joan?
If you liked Pope Joan, try The Two Popes, Munich - The Edge of War, Goya's Ghosts.
Who directed Pope Joan?
Pope Joan (1972) was directed by Michael Anderson and stars Liv Ullmann, Olivia de Havilland, Jeremy Kemp.