Marilyn Monroe: The Rise of an Icon

Name: Marilyn Monroe: The Rise of an Icon
Director: Patrick Jeudy
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2026-06-21
Duration: 54 min
Cast: Marilyn Monroe, Joe DiMaggio, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Marlene Dietrich, Elsa Lepoivre

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2026 · 54 min · Documentary · TMDB 7.0/10

Overview

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.

Directed by Patrick Jeudy

Cast

Marilyn Monroe — Self (archive footage)
Joe DiMaggio — Self (archive footage)
Dwight D. Eisenhower — Self (archive footage)
Marlene Dietrich — Self (archive footage)
Elsa Lepoivre — Jean O'Doul (voice)