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The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999): Ratings & Box Office

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The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc is a 1999 biographical drama directed by Luc Besson. It runs 2 hours 28 minutes and earned $67 million worldwide on a $85 million budget. Critics gave it 54 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$67M
Metascore
54
budget
$85M
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The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 28m (148 min)
Director
Luc Besson
Genres
Biography , Drama , History , War
Original language
English
Budget
$85M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc About?

The premise of The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A teenage peasant girl claims divine guidance to lead the French army against the English occupation, sparking a remarkable series of events. This biography explores the rise of Joan of Arc, detailing her miraculous experiences, prophetic visions, and pivotal battles. Defying societal norms, she inspires unwavering devotion and leaves a lasting impact on France before her tragic death at the young age of nineteen.

The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc Themes & Keywords

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  • joan of arc character
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  • female knight
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Crew

The Director of The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc

Directed by Luc Besson.

From the director

More from Luc Besson

More films directed by Luc Besson, best-rated first: The Professional, La Femme Nikita, Lucy and The Fifth Element.

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Ratings

The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc 54 on Metacritic.

Plot

The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc Plot Summary

What happens in The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As the flames devoured her childhood village, young Joan of Arc was left with deep emotional scars from the relentless visions that plagued her since childhood. In the midst of chaos, the comforting presence of her older sister Catherine briefly eased Joan’s pain, but fate cruelly intervened, and she witnessed her sister’s brutal murder by the rampaging English soldiers. This personal tragedy shattered Joan’s innocence, forcing her to seek refuge with distant relatives while her heart bore the weight of loss.

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Box office

The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc Box Office & Budget

The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc grossed $67 million worldwide on a $85 million budget, 79% of what it cost. $14.3 million came from the US and Canada and $52.7 million (79%) from the rest of the world.

1999 box office

Worldwide gross

$67M

79% of its budget back

US & Canada
$14.3M
International
$52.7M
Budget
$85M
US & Canada 21% Rest of the world 79%
Videos

The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc.

The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999) Official Trailer 1 - Milla Jovovich Movie
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How Well Do You Know The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What tragic event scarred Joan's childhood?

Details

The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc Also Known As

31 alternative titles, including “Joana D'Arc de Luc Besson” and “Посланниця: історія Жанни д'Арк”.

Also known as
  • Joana D'Arc de Luc Besson
  • Посланниця: історія Жанни д'Арк
  • Jeanne d'Arc
  • Luc Besson's Johanna von Orleans
  • Juana de Arco
  • The Messenger։ The Story of Joan of Arc
  • Jeanne d'Arc: The Messenger
  • 잔다르크
  • Mesaj: Joan Arc'ın Hekayəsi
  • Johanna von Orleans
  • Giovanna d'Arco
  • Jeanne d'Arc - Az Orléans-i szűz
+19 more
  • Жанна д'Арк
  • Johanka z Arku
  • Joanna d'Arc
  • 圣女贞德
  • Joana d'Arc
  • Ιωάννα Της Λωραίνης
  • ז'אן ד'ארק
  • ジャンヌ・ダルク
  • 잔 다르크
  • Жана Д’Арк
  • Žana d'Ark
  • 盧貝松之聖女貞德
  • La messagère : L'histoire de Jeanne d'Arc
  • Ivana Orleanska
  • Ioana d'Arc
  • Jovanka Orleanka
  • Posol: Príbeh Johanky z Arku
  • Joana d’Arc, ჟანა დარკი
  • โจน ออฟ อาร์ค วีรสตรีเหล็กหัวใจทมิฬ

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FAQ

The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc FAQ: Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc?

The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc runs 2 hours 28 minutes (148 minutes).

When was The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc released?

The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc was released on November 12, 1999.

Who directed The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc?

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

More films by Luc Besson

How much did The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc make at the box office?

The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc grossed $67 million worldwide ($14.3 million domestic, $52.7 million international) on a budget of $85 million.

How is The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc rated?

The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc has 54 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.

Does The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc have a post-credit scene?

No. The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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