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10 Best Movies Like Pope Joan

If you loved Pope Joan, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
The Revenge of the Siren

The Revenge of the Siren

2012★ 5.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Pope Joan for fans of Drama & History & Romance. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

In 1427, Lady Maria Van Arnstein is informed that her beloved husband Michel Van Arnstein was murdered in a battle against the Hussitas. However he was actually betrayed by his amb...

#2
Mogadischu

Mogadischu

2008★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Pope Joan for fans of History. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

The incredible true story of Lufthansa Flight 181, which was hijacked by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine in October of 1977, and the noble efforts of stewardess G...

#3
Political Animal

Political Animal

2017★ 4.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Pope Joan for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

She has everything her heart desires. She's popular, loves shopping, comes from a loving family. She plays volleyball and afterwards has a smoke with girlfriends. Sports club, barb...

#4
12 Wishes of Christmas

12 Wishes of Christmas

2011★ 5.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Pope Joan for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A woman is granted 12 wishes by a kooky Christmas life coach, but the consequences of the wishes coming true creates more problems than it solves....

#5
Bakhita

Bakhita

2009★ 8.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Pope Joan for fans of History. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Born in a village in Sudan, kidnapped by slavers, often beaten and abused, and later sold to Federico Marin, a Venetian merchant, Bakhita then came to Italy and became the nanny se...

#6
Nightingale

Nightingale

2014★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Pope Joan for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A dangerously unstable man addresses the unseen followers of his video log about his obsession with an old army buddy....