Saint Joan (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1957, Saint Joan is a drama and history film directed by Otto Preminger, running about 110 minutes. “A Brilliant Triumph!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Young Joan of Arc comes to the palace in France to make The Dauphin King of France and is appointed to head the French Army. After winning many battles she is not needed any longer and soon she is thought of as a witch.
Who’s in it. Saint Joan stars Jean Seberg as St. Joan of Arc, Richard Widmark as The Dauphin, Charles VII, Richard Todd as Dunois, Bastard of Orleans and Adolf Wohlbrück as Cauchon - Bishop of Beauvais, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Saint Joan has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Saint Joan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Saint Joan tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Saint Joan (1957)?
- In US, Saint Joan is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Saint Joan worth watching?
- Saint Joan holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Saint Joan?
- Saint Joan stars Jean Seberg, Richard Widmark, Richard Todd, Adolf Wohlbrück and John Gielgud.
- When was Saint Joan released?
- Saint Joan was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.