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Movie Info

Release Date: October 27, 1999
Runtime: 158 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (10)
Genres:
Drama Action Adventure War History
Budget: $85,000,000
Revenue: $66,976,317
Original Language: English
Status: Released
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Critic Scores
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31%
Tomatometer
54
54/100
Metacritic
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6.4/10
TMDB
1,575 votes
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6.4/10
IMDb
72,879 votes
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The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc

1999

"A warrior's faith ignites a nation's destiny."

Also known as: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EN: The MessengerΦ‰ The Story of Joan of Arc? πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: Juana de Arco? πŸ‡«πŸ‡· FR: Jeanne d'Arc? πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ DE: Luc Besson's Johanna von Orleans? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή PT: Joana D'Arc de Luc Besson? All international titles (10) →

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 4/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 0/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
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Box Office

Budget: $85,000,000
Revenue: $66,976,317
Profit -$-18,023,683
ROI -21.2% (0.8x)

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The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc is directed by Luc Besson .

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Keywords

#biography 196 #rape 65 #politics 48 #france 34 #15th century 10 #siege 7 #biographical 7 #heroine 3 #hundred years' war 3 #necrophilia 2 #burned at the stake 2 #joan of arc 2 #jeanne d'arc 2 #anachronistic 2 #burned alive 1

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Trivia & Fun Facts about The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc

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  • The Messenger was filmed in various locations across Europe, including the historic city of Carcassonne in France, which provided an authentic backdrop for the medieval setting.

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  • During the production, Milla Jovovich undertook extensive training in sword fighting and archery to accurately portray Joan of Arc's warrior spirit.

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  • John Malkovich, who plays Charles VII, was initially hesitant to take on the role due to the film's ambitious portrayal of historical events, but he was ultimately convinced by Luc Besson's vision.

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  • The film features a haunting score composed by Γ‰ric Serra, which blends orchestral elements with traditional instruments to evoke the period's emotional weight.

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  • In a notable continuity error, a scene shows Joan of Arc wearing a different style of armor than what she was seen in moments before, leading to a visual inconsistency.

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  • Luc Besson has expressed that The Messenger serves as a spiritual companion piece to his earlier work, The Fifth Element, both exploring themes of destiny and heroism.

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