The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999)
A French teenager faces an epic, gritty war, liberating her country with earnest, measured resolve.
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.
How intense is The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc?
The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc feels like
- Tone
- epicgrittyearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc for you?
Is The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc scary?
Only a little. The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc?
The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc runs 2h 38m.
Where can I stream The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc?
The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc is streaming on Tubi.
Does The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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