L'Inconnu de la Grande Arche
- Drama
- History
France, 1983. The biggest architectural competition in history is launched by the new socialist president, François Mitterrand. Coveted by all the biggest international architectural firms, the open-call competition is surprisingly won by an unknown: Johan Otto von Spreckelsen, an architecture teacher from Copenhagen. Until then, the fifty-year-old Dane had built only four buildings: his home, and three small chapels.
The Great Arch is a historical drama released November 5, 2025, telling the true story of how unknown Danish architect Johan Otto von Spreckelsen won France's most prestigious architectural competition in 1983 and built one of the world's most iconic structures under President François Mitterrand.
When does The Great Arch come out?
Where to watch
Streaming availability in United States
United StatesNot available on any tracked streaming service in United States right now.
Available in: Albania · Bosnia and Herzegovina · Belgium · Bulgaria · Canada · Switzerland · +15 more
The Great Arch is streaming in another region
Available to stream in Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria Czechia+10 more— but not in United States.
Albania
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Czechia
Connect to one of those regions and stream it from where you are.
Most streaming services restrict VPN use in their terms. Use at your own discretion. Contains an affiliate link.
In cinemas
Theatrical release in United States
No date confirmed for United States yet · Earliest worldwide: Festival / premiere in Hong Kong
Hong KongTheatrical dates from TMDB. Cinema chain links go to the official websites for showtimes and bookings — check there for the actual showtimes near you.
Rent or buy
Digital purchase & rental in United States
Not available to rent or buy in United States yet. Available to rent or buy in: Belgium · Canada · Switzerland · Czechia · Denmark · France · Italy · Netherlands · +1 more
Where to watch The Great Arch by country
United Kingdom
Greece
Germany
France
Spain
Italy
Canada
Australia
BrazilTop cast
Follow an actor to track their next projects
Claes BangJohan Otto von Spreckelsen
Xavier DolanJean-Louis Subilon
Swann ArlaudPaul Andreu
Sidse Babett KnudsenLiv von Spreckelsen- Michel FauFrançois Mitterrand
Jean des ForêtsAlain Juppé
Micha LescotLeloup
Alessandro BressanelloMarble man- Ilaria CabrasMarble man's daughter
Viilbjørk Malling AggerArchitect student
Cédric AppiettoTavelli- Olivier MargueritDewasne
Patrick SobelmanSaint-Germain- Guillaume ForestiForestier
Raphaël JimenezAlain Juppé's counselor
Trailer
Official Trailer
Related & spin-offs
Other titles fans of The Great Arch tend to follow.
The Great Arch — frequently asked
When was The Great Arch released?
The Great Arch was released on November 5, 2025.
What is The Great Arch about?
The film follows the true story of Johan Otto von Spreckelsen, a 50-year-old architecture teacher from Copenhagen who unexpectedly won France's largest architectural competition in 1983, despite having designed only four buildings prior to his entry.
What is the historical context of the film?
The competition was launched by newly elected French President François Mitterrand in 1983 and was open to all major international architectural firms, making Spreckelsen's victory as an unknown outsider particularly remarkable.
Where can I watch The Great Arch?
The Great Arch is available as a theatrical release from November 5, 2025. Check your local cinema listings or streaming services for current availability in your region.
Comments(0)
No comments yet. Be the first.