Pope Joan
A 9th century woman of English extraction born in the German city of Ingelheim disguises herself as a man and rises through the Vatican ranks.
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Where is Pope Joan streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Australia | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel | — |
| Germany | Queens club Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | — | YouTube, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max |
| Brazil | Pluto TV | — |
About Pope Joan
Pope Joan is a 2009 English-language drama, history and romance film directed by Sönke Wortmann. The cast is led by John Goodman, Johanna Wokalek, David Wenham. It has a runtime of 2h 29m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 400 ratings.
Pope Joan was produced by Constantin Film, Dune Films, and Ikiru Films and made in Germany and Italy. It was released on October 22, 2009. At the box office it grossed around $29 million worldwide.
- Director
- Sönke Wortmann
- Writers
- Heinrich Hadding
- Release date
- October 22, 2009
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany, Italy
- Box office
- $29 million
- Production
- Constantin Film, Dune Films, Ikiru Films
Pope Joan cast & crew
Pope Joan was directed by Sönke Wortmann and written by Heinrich Hadding.
The cast features John Goodman as Pope Sergius II., Johanna Wokalek as Johanna von Ingelheim, David Wenham as Gerold, Iain Glen as Village Priest, Edward Petherbridge as Aesculapius, and Anatole Taubman as Anastasius.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Marcel Barsotti, cinematography is by Tom Fährmann, and it was produced by Oliver Berben.
Is Pope Joan worth watching?
Pope Joan holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 371 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 29m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, history, and romance, Pope Joan is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Pope Joan
John Goodman
Pope Sergius II.
Johanna Wokalek
Johanna von Ingelheim
David Wenham
Gerold
Iain Glen
Village Priest
Edward Petherbridge
Aesculapius
Anatole Taubman
Anastasius
Lotte Flack
Johanna von Ingelheim - Age 10-14
Tigerlily Hutchinson
Johanna von Ingelheim - Age 6-9
Jördis Triebel
Joan's Mother
Oliver Cotton
Arsenius
Nicholas Woodeson
Arighis
Suzanne Bertish
Bishop Arnaldo
Pope Joan — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Pope Joan in India?
Pope Joan is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸Where can I watch Pope Joan in the UK?
In the UK, Pope Joan is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
▸What language is Pope Joan in?
Pope Joan is originally in English, with audio tracks including German, Latin, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Pope Joan?
Pope Joan runs 2 hours 29 minutes (149 minutes).
▸What is Pope Joan rated?
It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 371 ratings.
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