The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc_
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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc earned $67.0M against a $85.0M budget.
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Cast
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Milla Jovovich stars as Joan of Arc in The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc.
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Year context
The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc was released 27 years ago in 1999.
CAST (20)
Milla Jovovich
Joan of Arc
John Malkovich
Charles VII
Faye Dunaway
Yolande of Aragon
Dustin Hoffman
Joan's conscience
Pascal Greggory
The Duke of Alençon
Vincent Cassel
Gilles de Rais
Tchéky Karyo
Jean de Dunois
Richard Ridings
La Hire
Desmond Harrington
Aulon
Timothy West
Cauchon
Rab Affleck
Comrade
Stéphane Algoud
Look Out
EA
Edwin Apps
Bishop
David Bailie
English Judge
David Barber
English Judge
Timothy Bateson
English Judge
DB
David Begg
Nobleman
Christian Barbier
Captain
CB
Christian Bergner
Captain
Andrew Birkin
Talbot
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$85.0M
Budget
$67.0M
Revenue
-21%
ROI
UNDERPERFORMED
Verdict
STUDIOS (2)
AWARDS (2)
B
César Award for Best Sound
2000
WON
B
César Award for Best Costume Design
2000
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
158 min (2h 38m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.4/10 (1,559 votes)
Popularity
4
Budget
$85,000,000
Box Office
$66,976,317
Profit
$-18,023,683
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc about?
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 long is The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc?
The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc has a runtime of 158 minutes (2h 38m).
Who directed The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc?
The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc was directed by Luc Besson.
Who stars in The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc?
The cast of The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc includes Milla Jovovich, John Malkovich, Faye Dunaway, Dustin Hoffman, Pascal Greggory.
How much did The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc make at the box office?
The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc earned $66,976,317 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $85,000,000.
What is the rating of The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc?
The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 1,559 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (5)
Adventure
Drama
Action
History
War
KEYWORDS (19)
rape
france
politics
necrophilia
siege
biography
hundred years' war
orléans
burned alive
heroine
burned at the stake
joan of arc
dauphin
15th century
charles vii
religious conviction
anachronistic
trebuchet
jeanne d'arc