Marilyn Monroe: The Rise of an Icon(2026)
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Marilyn Monroe: The Rise of an Icon Synopsis
In 1954, Marilyn Monroe—a 28-year-old actress who was not yet a star—traveled to Korea, in the midst of the war, to perform on stage and boost the morale of American troops. She undertook a four-day tour in the dead of winter, immortalized by unforgettable photographs: Marilyn in a sheer, form-fitting dress, in the freezing cold, facing more than 100,000 GIs. This trip was a turning point in her life. Thanks to this unprecedented success, she would reveal herself to herself and to others. Marilyn discovered herself as a radiant, free, sexy, and admired woman. She entered into legend, as well as into every American household of the 1950s.
Marilyn Monroe: The Rise of an Icon (2026) is a documentary film directed by Patrick Jeudy, released on June 21, 2026 with a runtime of 54m. It stars Marilyn Monroe, Joe DiMaggio, Dwight D. Eisenhower and Marlene Dietrich. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Patrick Jeudy
- Writers:
- Patrick Jeudy
- Production:
- ZED, Les Bons Clients
- Status:
- Released
Marilyn Monroe: The Rise of an Icon Cast & Crew
Main cast
Marilyn Monroe
as Self
Joe DiMaggio
as archive footage
Dwight D. Eisenhower
as archive footage
Marlene Dietrich
as archive footage
Elsa Lepoivre
as Jean O'Doul (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Patrick Jeudy, written by Patrick Jeudy.
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Marilyn Monroe: The Rise of an Icon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Marilyn Monroe: The Rise of an Icon – Frequently Asked Questions
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The main cast of Marilyn Monroe: The Rise of an Icon (2026) includes Marilyn Monroe, Joe DiMaggio, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Marlene Dietrich and Elsa Lepoivre. The film was directed by Patrick Jeudy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Marilyn Monroe: The Rise of an Icon released?
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Marilyn Monroe: The Rise of an Icon was released on June 21, 2026 and runs for 54m.
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Marilyn Monroe: The Rise of an Icon (2026) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.