Pope Joan
2009, English. Directed by Sönke Wortmann.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 371 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Sönke WortmannDirector
- John GoodmanPope Sergius II.
- Johanna WokalekJohanna von Ingelheim
- David WenhamGerold
- Iain GlenVillage Priest
- Edward PetherbridgeAesculapius
- Anatole TaubmanAnastasius
- Lotte FlackJohanna von Ingelheim - Age 10-14
- Tigerlily HutchinsonJohanna von Ingelheim - Age 6-9
- Jördis TriebelJoan's Mother
- Oliver CottonArsenius
- Nicholas WoodesonArighis
- Suzanne BertishBishop Arnaldo
Details
- Released
- 22 October 2009
- Original title
- Die Päpstin
- Country
- Germany, Italy, Morocco, Spain
- Written by
- Heinrich Hadding
- Box office
- $29M
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What Pope Joan is based on
Pope Joan is based on Pope Joan (1996) by Donna Woolfolk Cross.
1996
Pope Joan
By Donna Woolfolk Cross
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Pope Joan: quick answers
Is Pope Joan worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 371 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Pope Joan?
Pope Joan runs 149 minutes (2h 29m).
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?
No age rating is listed for Pope Joan yet.
Which OTT platform is Pope Joan on?
Pope Joan isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 October 2009. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like Pope Joan?
If you liked Pope Joan, try Radioactive, The Scarlet and the Black, Breathe.
Who directed Pope Joan?
Pope Joan (2009) was directed by Sönke Wortmann and stars John Goodman, Johanna Wokalek, David Wenham.
What is Pope Joan based on?
Pope Joan is based on Pope Joan (1996) by Donna Woolfolk Cross.