Saint Joan

Saint Joan

A Brilliant Triumph!

Directed by Otto Preminger

Produced by Wheel Productions, United Artists

1957110 min6.5 / 10

A solemn historical epic that grapples with faith, martyrdom, and the tragic collision between divine conviction and political expediency.

In 1456, French King Charles VII recalls the story of how he met the 17-year-old peasant girl Joan of Arc, entrusted her with the command of the French Army, and ultimately burned her at the stake as a heretic.

Questions people ask

  • Is Saint Joan sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.

  • Does Saint Joan end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Saint Joan scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is Saint Joan easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is Saint Joan violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

46/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity90

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise18

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Saint Joan

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Saint Joan

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Saint Joan, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Saint Joan, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Saint Joan, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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