The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999)

Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $14,271,297Details
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Metrics

Opening Weekend:$6,360,968 (44.6% of total gross)
Legs:2.24 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$50,000,000 (worldwide box office is 0.3 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,147 opening theaters/2,148 max. theaters, 3.7 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $30,269,539

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,601-4,700) 4,615 $14,271,297
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 6,501-6,600) 6,504 $14,271,297
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,584 $14,271,297
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,964 $14,271,297

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: November 12th, 1999 (Wide) by Sony Pictures
MPAA Rating: R for strong graphic battles, a rape and some language
Running Time: 148 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Invictus
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Keywords: 1400s, Set in France, Historical Drama, Religious, War
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Dramatization
Production/Financing Companies: Columbia Pictures, Gaumont
Production Countries: Czech Republic, France
Languages: English, Latin

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Front-Loaded Opening Weekend 86 47.0% Nov 12, 1999 3
Veterans Day (All Movies, 3-Day) 138 $6,360,968 Nov 12, 1999 3
Veterans Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 120 $14,149,397 Nov 12, 1999 3
Veterans Day (Opening, 3-Day) 61 $6,360,968 Nov 12, 1999 3
Veterans Day (Opening, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 60 $14,149,397 Nov 12, 1999 3

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,601-4,700) 4,615 $14,271,297
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,188 $30,269,539
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 3,901-4,000) 3,928 $14,271,297
Top 1999 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 104 $14,271,297
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 201-300) 272 $14,271,297
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 4,001-4,100) 4,083 $14,271,297
All Time Domestic Box Office for Dramatization Movies (Rank 301-400) 343 $14,271,297
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 801-900) 871 $14,271,297
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,584 $14,271,297
All Time Domestic Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 501-600) 586 $14,271,297

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 12, 1999 4 $6,360,968   2,147 $2,963   $6,360,968 1
Nov 19, 1999 9 $2,275,613 -64% 2,147 $1,060   $10,535,892 2
Nov 26, 1999 14 $1,201,493 -47% 1,972 $609   $12,720,381 3
Dec 3, 1999 18 $524,386 -56% 977 $537   $13,645,597 4
Dec 10, 1999 29 $135,101 -74% 339 $399   $14,018,091 5
Dec 17, 1999 50 $42,501 -69% 106 $401   $14,131,298 6
Jan 28, 2000 56 $40,761   152 $268   $14,190,632 12
Feb 4, 2000 62 $44,561 +9% 136 $328   $14,271,297 13

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Nov 12, 1999 4 $2,990,000     2,147 $1,393   $2,990,000 1
Nov 13, 1999 4 $2,475,000 -17%   2,147 $1,153   $5,465,000 2
Nov 14, 1999 4 $1,698,000 -31%   2,147 $791   $6,360,968 3
Nov 15, 1999 4 $492,802 -71%   2,147 $230   $6,853,770 4
Nov 16, 1999 4 $554,453 +13%   2,147 $258   $7,408,223 5
Nov 17, 1999 4 $447,200 -19%   2,147 $208   $7,855,423 6
Nov 18, 1999 4 $404,856 -9%   2,147 $189   $8,260,279 7
Nov 19, 1999 9 $716,000 +77% -76% 2,148 $333   $8,976,000 8
Nov 20, 1999 9 $1,011,000 +41% -59% 2,148 $471   $9,987,000 9
Nov 21, 1999 8 $603,000 -40% -64% 2,147 $281   $10,535,892 10
Nov 22, 1999 8 $201,034 -67% -59% 2,147 $94   $10,736,926 11
Nov 23, 1999 7 $282,197 +40% -49% 2,147 $131   $11,019,123 12
Nov 24, 1999 12 $239,000 -15% -47% 2,147 $111   $11,258,000 13
Nov 25, 1999 12 $314,000 +31% -22% 2,147 $146   $11,572,000 14
Nov 26, 1999 13 $447,000 +42% -38% 2,147 $208   $12,019,000 15
Nov 27, 1999 12 $502,000 +12% -50% 1,970 $255   $12,521,000 16
Nov 28, 1999 12 $272,000 -46% -55% 1,972 $138   $12,720,381 17
Nov 29, 1999 12 $86,605 -68% -57% 1,972 $44   $12,806,986 18
Nov 30, 1999 11 $120,740 +39% -57% 1,972 $61   $12,927,726 19
Dec 1, 1999 12 $97,752 -19% -59% 1,972 $50   $13,025,478 20
Dec 2, 1999 11 $95,733 -2% -70% 1,972 $49   $13,121,211 21
Dec 5, 1999 16 $139,000   -49% 977 $142   $13,645,597 24
Dec 6, 1999 15 $51,290 -63% -41% 977 $52   $13,696,887 25

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 12, 1999 4 $8,260,279   2,147 $3,847   $8,260,279 1
Nov 19, 1999 10 $3,258,609 -61% 2,147 $1,518   $11,518,888 2
Nov 26, 1999 13 $1,602,323 -51% 1,972 $813   $13,121,211 3
Dec 3, 1999 15 $761,779 -52% 977 $780   $13,882,990 4
Dec 10, 1999 25 $205,807 -73% 339 $607   $14,088,797 5
Dec 17, 1999 51 $61,074 -70% 106 $576   $14,149,871 6
Jan 28, 2000 52 $76,865   152 $506   $14,226,736 12
Feb 4, 2000 69 $44,561 -42% 136 $328   $14,271,297 13

Leading Cast

Milla Jovovich Joan of Arc

Supporting Cast

John Malkovich Charles VII
Faye Dunaway Yolande D'Aragon
Dustin Hoffman The Conscience
Pascal Greggory The Duke of Alencon
Vincent Cassel Gilles de Rais
Tcheky Karyo Dunois
Richard Ridings La Hire
Desmond Harrington Aulon
Timothy West Jean Cauchon
Andrew Birkin Talbot
Philippe Du Janerand Dijon
Christian Erickson La Tremoille
Gina McKee Duchess of Bedford
John Merrick Regnault de Chartres
Olivier Rabourdin Richemont
Vincent Regan Buck
Tara Romer Remanches
Toby Jones English Judge
David Bailie English Judge

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Luc Besson Director
Patrice Ledoux Producer
Andrew Birkin Screenwriter
Luc Besson Screenwriter
Thierry Arbogast Director of Photography
Hugues Tissandier Production Designer
Sylvie Landra Editor
Catherine Leterrier Costume Designer
Eric Serra Composer
Stephane Moreno Carpio Second Assistant Director

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Metrics

Opening Weekend:$6,360,968 (44.6% of total gross)
Legs:2.24 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$50,000,000 (worldwide box office is 0.3 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,147 opening theaters/2,148 max. theaters, 3.7 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $30,269,539

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,601-4,700) 4,615 $14,271,297
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 6,501-6,600) 6,504 $14,271,297
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,584 $14,271,297
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,964 $14,271,297

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: November 12th, 1999 (Wide) by Sony Pictures
MPAA Rating: R for strong graphic battles, a rape and some language
Running Time: 148 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Invictus
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: 1400s, Set in France, Historical Drama, Religious, War
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Dramatization
Production/Financing Companies: Columbia Pictures, Gaumont
Production Countries: Czech Republic, France
Languages: English, Latin

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Front-Loaded Opening Weekend 86 47.0% Nov 12, 1999 3
Veterans Day (All Movies, 3-Day) 138 $6,360,968 Nov 12, 1999 3
Veterans Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 120 $14,149,397 Nov 12, 1999 3
Veterans Day (Opening, 3-Day) 61 $6,360,968 Nov 12, 1999 3
Veterans Day (Opening, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 60 $14,149,397 Nov 12, 1999 3

Leading Cast

Milla Jovovich Joan of Arc

Supporting Cast

John Malkovich Charles VII
Faye Dunaway Yolande D'Aragon
Dustin Hoffman The Conscience
Pascal Greggory The Duke of Alencon
Vincent Cassel Gilles de Rais
Tcheky Karyo Dunois
Richard Ridings La Hire
Desmond Harrington Aulon
Timothy West Jean Cauchon
Andrew Birkin Talbot
Philippe Du Janerand Dijon
Christian Erickson La Tremoille
Gina McKee Duchess of Bedford
John Merrick Regnault de Chartres
Olivier Rabourdin Richemont
Vincent Regan Buck
Tara Romer Remanches
Toby Jones English Judge
David Bailie English Judge

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Luc Besson Director
Patrice Ledoux Producer
Andrew Birkin Screenwriter
Luc Besson Screenwriter
Thierry Arbogast Director of Photography
Hugues Tissandier Production Designer
Sylvie Landra Editor
Catherine Leterrier Costume Designer
Eric Serra Composer
Stephane Moreno Carpio Second Assistant Director

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,601-4,700) 4,615 $14,271,297
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,188 $30,269,539
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 3,901-4,000) 3,928 $14,271,297
Top 1999 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 104 $14,271,297
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 201-300) 272 $14,271,297
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 4,001-4,100) 4,083 $14,271,297
All Time Domestic Box Office for Dramatization Movies (Rank 301-400) 343 $14,271,297
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 801-900) 871 $14,271,297
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,584 $14,271,297
All Time Domestic Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 501-600) 586 $14,271,297

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 12, 1999 4 $6,360,968   2,147 $2,963   $6,360,968 1
Nov 19, 1999 9 $2,275,613 -64% 2,147 $1,060   $10,535,892 2
Nov 26, 1999 14 $1,201,493 -47% 1,972 $609   $12,720,381 3
Dec 3, 1999 18 $524,386 -56% 977 $537   $13,645,597 4
Dec 10, 1999 29 $135,101 -74% 339 $399   $14,018,091 5
Dec 17, 1999 50 $42,501 -69% 106 $401   $14,131,298 6
Jan 28, 2000 56 $40,761   152 $268   $14,190,632 12
Feb 4, 2000 62 $44,561 +9% 136 $328   $14,271,297 13

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Nov 12, 1999 4 $2,990,000     2,147 $1,393   $2,990,000 1
Nov 13, 1999 4 $2,475,000 -17%   2,147 $1,153   $5,465,000 2
Nov 14, 1999 4 $1,698,000 -31%   2,147 $791   $6,360,968 3
Nov 15, 1999 4 $492,802 -71%   2,147 $230   $6,853,770 4
Nov 16, 1999 4 $554,453 +13%   2,147 $258   $7,408,223 5
Nov 17, 1999 4 $447,200 -19%   2,147 $208   $7,855,423 6
Nov 18, 1999 4 $404,856 -9%   2,147 $189   $8,260,279 7
Nov 19, 1999 9 $716,000 +77% -76% 2,148 $333   $8,976,000 8
Nov 20, 1999 9 $1,011,000 +41% -59% 2,148 $471   $9,987,000 9
Nov 21, 1999 8 $603,000 -40% -64% 2,147 $281   $10,535,892 10
Nov 22, 1999 8 $201,034 -67% -59% 2,147 $94   $10,736,926 11
Nov 23, 1999 7 $282,197 +40% -49% 2,147 $131   $11,019,123 12
Nov 24, 1999 12 $239,000 -15% -47% 2,147 $111   $11,258,000 13
Nov 25, 1999 12 $314,000 +31% -22% 2,147 $146   $11,572,000 14
Nov 26, 1999 13 $447,000 +42% -38% 2,147 $208   $12,019,000 15
Nov 27, 1999 12 $502,000 +12% -50% 1,970 $255   $12,521,000 16
Nov 28, 1999 12 $272,000 -46% -55% 1,972 $138   $12,720,381 17
Nov 29, 1999 12 $86,605 -68% -57% 1,972 $44   $12,806,986 18
Nov 30, 1999 11 $120,740 +39% -57% 1,972 $61   $12,927,726 19
Dec 1, 1999 12 $97,752 -19% -59% 1,972 $50   $13,025,478 20
Dec 2, 1999 11 $95,733 -2% -70% 1,972 $49   $13,121,211 21
Dec 5, 1999 16 $139,000   -49% 977 $142   $13,645,597 24
Dec 6, 1999 15 $51,290 -63% -41% 977 $52   $13,696,887 25

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 12, 1999 4 $8,260,279   2,147 $3,847   $8,260,279 1
Nov 19, 1999 10 $3,258,609 -61% 2,147 $1,518   $11,518,888 2
Nov 26, 1999 13 $1,602,323 -51% 1,972 $813   $13,121,211 3
Dec 3, 1999 15 $761,779 -52% 977 $780   $13,882,990 4
Dec 10, 1999 25 $205,807 -73% 339 $607   $14,088,797 5
Dec 17, 1999 51 $61,074 -70% 106 $576   $14,149,871 6
Jan 28, 2000 52 $76,865   152 $506   $14,226,736 12
Feb 4, 2000 69 $44,561 -42% 136 $328   $14,271,297 13

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 6,501-6,600) 6,504 $14,271,297
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 5,601-5,700) 5,620 $14,271,297
Top 1999 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 101-200) 117 $14,271,297
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 401-500) 436 $14,271,297
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 5,601-5,700) 5,661 $14,271,297
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Dramatization Movies (Rank 401-500) 481 $14,271,297
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,470 $14,271,297
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,964 $14,271,297
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 601-700) 616 $14,271,297