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The Emperor's New Clothes

1987·Movie
1h 25min·G
49
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Funny.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5
  • Tension4

Heart

Nostalgic and cathartic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Catharsis7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Plenty of satire and sharp wit

  • Satire & Parody9
  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Situational Comedy7

World

History, society, and politics

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and dialogue

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

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Cannon Movie Tales:Lavish, Feature length new versions of the world's best loved storybook classics.

In 19th century Europe, to celebrate the emperor's daughter's betrothal to a rich prince, a group of prisoners are set free. Among them are a pair of con artists who convince the emperor to hire them to tailor the wedding apparel, which they claim will only be visible to intelligent and competent people.
Classic SatireHistorical ComedySocial CommentaryFairy Tale AdaptationWitty DialoguePolitical MockeryFamily FriendlyNostalgic TV MovieAbsurd Premise

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Where can I stream The Emperor's New Clothes legally?

The Emperor's New Clothes is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Emperor's New Clothes worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 4.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Emperor's New Clothes rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is The Emperor's New Clothes?

1 h 25 min

The Emperor's New Clothes runs 1 h 25 min.

What language is The Emperor's New Clothes in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Israel, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Emperor's New Clothes?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Emperor's New Clothes in 34 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Emperor's New Clothes use?

Becoming the MaskWindmill PoliticalPrince and PauperThey Changed It, Now It Sucks!Body DoubleNo Mere WindmillRags to RichesMay–December RomanceThat Man Is DeadTaking You with MeCassandra TruthNapoleon Delusionand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for The Emperor's New Clothes, including Becoming the Mask, Windmill Political, Prince and Pauper.