Movies like Joan of Arc at the Stake (2012)
The best movies like Joan of Arc at the Stake (2012) are Maria (2024), Django (2017) and Bolero (2024). If Joan of Arc at the Stake hooked you with its drama and history, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedCadillac Records (2008)7.1/10 from 496 votes
- NewestThe Testament of Ann Lee (2025)Released 2025
- In FrenchDjango (2017)Also in French
Maria (2024)
Maria Callas, the world's greatest opera singer, lives the last days of her life in 1970s Paris, as she confronts her identity and life.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both history & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDjango (2017)
The story of Django Reinhardt, famous guitarist and composer, and his flight from German-occupied Paris in 1943.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & history
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBolero (2024)
Boundary-pushing Russian dancer and actress Ida Rubinstein selects renowned French composer Maurice Ravel to compose the music for her next ballet. Ravel ends up creating his greatest success ever: Boléro.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music & history
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMozart, l'Opéra Rock (2009)
The show is a dramatization of the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart beginning from the age of 17 and culminating with his death in 1791 at the age of 35.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music & history
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisKöln 75 (2025)
The true story of Vera Brandes, teenage patron saint of the 1970s Cologne music scene, who risked everything to organize the greatest solo concert in music history: Keith Jarrett’s legendary Köln Concert.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & history
Worth the HypeMovies like thisPlaying for Time (1980)
When a Jewish songstress is plucked from the stage and sent to Auschwitz, she and other musicians find themselves assigned to a terrible task—using their talents to soothe fellow prisoners who are sentenced to die in the gas chambers.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Testament of Ann Lee (2025)
The extraordinary true legend of Ann Lee, founder of the devotional sect known as the Shakers, who preached gender and social equality and was revered by her followers as the female Christ.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both history & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe King Is Dancing (2000)
Louis XIV, the French sun-king has two passions, establishing absolute rule over the realm -after decades of religious/civil wars- by divine right and artistic brilliancy as a dancer
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & history
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisCadillac Records (2008)
The story of sex, violence, race and rock and roll in 1950s Chicago, and the exciting but turbulent lives of some of America's musical legends, including Muddy Waters, Leonard Chess, Little Walter, Howlin' Wolf, Etta James and Chuck Berry.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & history
Worth the HypeMovies like thisLes Misérables: 25th Anniversary in Concert (2010)
This concert, recorded to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the landmark musical Les Miserables, gathers the casts of the show's 2010 original production at the Queen's Theatre, the 1985 original production by the London company, and the 2010 production at the Barbican together for one performance. Together with talents like Michael Ball, Hadley Fraser, and John Owen-Jones, the performers present the play's musical numbers in a semi-theatrical style, fully costumed and with all the emotion of the musical's heyday.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both history & music
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisThe Sound of Music Live! (2013)
The Sound of Music Live! is a television special that was originally broadcast by NBC on December 5, 2013. Produced by Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, the special was an adaptation of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Broadway musical The Sound of Music, starring country singer Carrie Underwood as Maria von Trapp, performed and televised live from Grumman Studios in Bethpage, New York. Meron felt that if the telecast were successful, the concept could become "another kind of entertainment that can exist on TV." By her request, Underwood's casting as Maria was personally endorsed by Julie Andrews, who starred in the 1965 film.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisJoan of Arc (1948)
In the 15th Century, France is a defeated and ruined nation after the One Hundred Years War against England. The fourteen-year-old farm girl Joan of Arc claims to hear voices from Heaven asking her to lead God's Army against Orleans and crowning the weak Dauphin Charles VII as King of France. Joan gathers the people with her faith, forms an army, and conquers Orleans.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & history
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Tales of Hoffmann (1951)
A melancholy poet reflects on three women he loved and lost in the past: a mechanical performing doll, a Venetian courtesan, and the consumptive daughter of a celebrated composer.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music & drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Colors of Fire (2022)
February 1927. The funeral of Marcel Péricourt, the most powerful banker in Paris. His daughter Madeleine must take the helm of the financial empire of which she is the heiress. But she has a son, Paul, who with an unexpected and tragic gesture will place her on the path to ruin.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both history & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Last Rifleman (2023)
A WWII veteran escapes his care home in Northern Ireland and embarks on an arduous but inspirational journey to France to attend the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, finding the courage to face the ghosts of his past.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & history
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTÁR (2022)
As celebrated conductor Lydia Tár starts rehearsals for a career-defining symphony, the consequences of her past choices begin to echo in the present.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music & drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999)
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.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & history
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisJoan of Arc (2019)
In the 15th century, both France and England stake a blood claim for the French throne. Believing that God had chosen her, young Joan leads the army of the King of France. When she is captured, the Church sends her for trial on charges of heresy. Refusing to accept the accusations, the graceful Joan will stay true to her mission.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & history
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisGrace Unplugged (2013)
A talented young singer and aspiring songwriter’s Christian faith and family ties are tested when she defies her worship-pastor father and pursues pop-music stardom in GRACE UNPLUGGED, a moving and inspiring new film that explores the true meaning of success.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisJesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert (2018)
The award-winning show is re-imagined as a live concert event, featuring an all-star cast of recording artists, set during the last week of Jesus' life as he deals with betrayal, love and jealousy, and told from the perspective of Judas.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music & drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisTo Joy (1950)
A young orchestra violinist’s fear of mediocrity and drive for artistic success strain his marriage to a fellow musician. Told largely in flashback and shaped by Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, the film examines ambition, love, and loss in early Ingmar Bergman.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama & music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Promise of Music (2008)
The documentary accompanied the work of the Simón Bolívar Youth Orchestra of Venezuela.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Johnny Hallyday en direct de Bercy, La Soirée Anniversaire (2013)
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Around the World in 50 Concerts (2014)
During the unique world tour of the RCO celebrating its jubilee in 2013 we meet musicians and concertgoers. The tour develops not just into a journey across the globe but also as a trip to the core of classical music, a quest for the palette of emotions which only classical music can arouse. In 2013 the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra tours the whole world to celebrate its 125th anniversary: 50 concerts spread over 6 continents. Unbounded passion and love for music brings musicians and concert goers together. Documentary maker Heddy Honigmann lands with the orchestra in Buenos Aires, Soweto and St Petersburg and shows how the ensemble succeeds in gaining the hearts of people with a different cultural background. A journey to the kernel and the power of music which knows how to touch unexpected emotions and which helps to overcome the pain of living.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Rihanna's Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show (2023)
Relive Rihanna's legendary Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show performance.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
ATEEZ WORLD TOUR [TOWARDS THE LIGHT : WILL TO POWER] IN CINEMAS (2025)
Kicking off in Seoul in January 2024, ATEEZ’s monumental world tour, TOWARDS THE LIGHT : WILL TO POWER, ignited Japan, North America, Europe, and beyond with unstoppable energy. Now, its breathtaking opening chapter returns, reborn on the big screen. From powerful performances of signature hits like "WONDERLAND (Symphony No.9 “From The Wonderland”)”, "Crazy Form", "Say My Name", and "Guerrilla" to mesmerizing unit and solo stages showcasing each member’s unique color, ATEEZ’s overwhelming energy takes over SCREENX, 4DX, and ULTRA 4DX where available. The voyage towards the light sets sail once again!
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Taylor Swift: VH1 Storytellers (2012)
Filmed as part of the VH1 Storytellers series, Taylor Swift performed a live acoustic concert on October 15, 2012 at the Bridges Auditorium, after the Harvey Mudd College won the "Taylor Swift on Campus" contest.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Les enfants de bohème (2021)
Idi and Rita live with their grandmother, Manie. Idi tries to keep the memories they have of their mother, by drawing on his school notebook. By the force of their desire, the children keep the link they have to their funny mother, despite the separation.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama
IF+ IF Hebe Tien Tour Concert Plus (2017)
IF+ if the concert tour plus live is the second concert audio-visual album of Taiwanese female singer Hebe Tien, a member of the Taiwanese girl singing group S.H.E. The live audio and video of "If World Tour" Plus, released on December 8, 2017 (DVD/BD). For this concert audio-visual DVD/BD, director Bilja also conceived and shot a short film themed on the train of life, and invited Lin Qingtai to collaborate with Hebe Tien in the filming.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Nightwish: Decades (Live in Buenos Aires) (2019)
Recorded during Nightwish's "Decades World Tour" on September 30th., 2018 at the Microestadio Malvinas Argentinas venue in Argentina. Track List: 1. Swanheart / 2. End of All Hope / 3. Wish I Had an Angel / 4. 10th Man Down / 5. Come Cover Me / 6. Gethsemane / 7. Élan / 8. Sacrament of Wilderness / 9. Deep Silent Complete / 10. Dead Boy's Poem / 11. Elvenjig / 12. Elvenpath / 13. I Want My Tears Back / 14. Amaranth / 15. The Carpenter / 16. The Kinslayer / 17. Devil and the Deep Dark Ocean / 18. Nemo / 19. Slaying the Dreamer / 20. The Greatest Show on Earth / 21. Ghost Love Score.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Joan of Arc at the Stake?
The closest matches to Joan of Arc at the Stake are Maria (2024), Django (2017) and Bolero (2024). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Joan of Arc at the Stake?
Start with Maria (2024), the closest match to Joan of Arc at the Stake.
What is the highest-rated movie like Joan of Arc at the Stake?
Cadillac Records (2008), rated 7.1/10 by 496 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Joan of Arc at the Stake?
The Testament of Ann Lee (2025) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there French movies like Joan of Arc at the Stake?
Yes: Django (2017), Bolero (2024) and Mozart, l'Opéra Rock (2009).
How are movies similar to Joan of Arc at the Stake chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Joan of Arc at the Stake, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.