The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928)
Kernel Score: 90% · 1,069 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama, History
Released: 1928-04-21
Runtime: 81 minutes
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A classic of the silent age, this film tells the story of the doomed but ultimately canonized 15th-century teenage warrior. On trial for claiming she'd spoken to God, Jeanne d'Arc is subjected to inhumane treatment and scare tactics at the hands of church court officials. Initially bullied into changing her story, Jeanne eventually opts for what she sees as the truth. Her punishment, a famously brutal execution, earns her perpetual martyrdom.
The Passion of Joan of Arc parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that this 1928 silent film depicts the trial, torture, and execution of Joan of Arc with intense religious and psychological suffering.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Depicts inhumane treatment, a torture chamber, and a brutal execution by burning, though largely implied rather than graphic by modern standards.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Maria Falconetti as Jeanne d'Arc
- Eugène Silvain as Bishop Pierre Cauchon
- André Berley as Jean d'Estivet
- Maurice Schutz as Nicolas Loyseleur
- Antonin Artaud as Jean Massieu
- Michel Simon as Jean Lemaître
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- Louis Ravet as Jean Beaupère
- Armand Lurville as Judge
- Jacques Arnna as Judge
The Passion of Joan of Arc FAQ
Is The Passion of Joan of Arc good?
The Passion of Joan of Arc has a 90% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,069 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Passion of Joan of Arc?
In the US you can stream The Passion of Joan of Arc on FlixFling and HBO Max, watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV Free, Darkroom, Fawesome, The Roku Channel and Plex and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home and FlixFling.
Is The Passion of Joan of Arc OK for kids?
The Passion of Joan of Arc is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that this 1928 silent film depicts the trial, torture, and execution of Joan of Arc with intense religious and psychological suffering.
What movies are like The Passion of Joan of Arc?
If you liked The Passion of Joan of Arc, try Dead Man Walking, Silence, The Magdalene Sisters and Judgment at Nuremberg.