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The Movie Emperor

2024Movie2 h 5 min

80
GreatGoodWatch score
80
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

In an attempt to win back the public's interest, has-been Hong Kong film star Lau Wai-chi makes a comeback film with a major director. To prepare for his role as a peasant farmer in the 1960s, he travels to the mainland China countryside to experience rural life there, but his arrogance triggers a series of farces.

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  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Not for scares or romance.

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Directed by
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Facts

February 10, 2024 · 2 h 5 min · Comedy, Drama

Released
February 10, 2024
Runtime
2 h 5 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
Chinese
Also spoken
cn
Made in
China
Box office
$13 million
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Movie Emperor?"

Questions about The Movie Emperor

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Movie Emperor?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Movie Emperor worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (61).

Will The Movie Emperor make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Movie Emperor?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is The Movie Emperor in English?

Chinesecn

No, it was made in Chinese, with some cn.