Emperor Jones
1958Movie1 h 6 min
76
GreatGoodWatch score76
GreatGoodWatch scoreSummary
Unscrupulously ambitious Brutus Jones escapes from jail after killing a guard and through bluff and bravado finds himself the emperor of a Caribbean island.
Good for
- Thought-provoking
- Adults
- Solo watch
Skip it if
- You need an uplifting mood
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 72GoodWatch 76
IMDb7.2
Released
1958
March 30, 1958
68 years ago
Language
English
Original language
Made in
United Kingdom
Rated
No age rating yet.
What's in it
- ViolenceMild
- Gore, disturbing imagesModerate
- Frightening scenesModerate
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesStrong
- Strong languageNamed in the advisories
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsSolo WatchThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
Directing · 1
- Ted Kotcheff Director
Writing · 2
- Terry Southern Adaptation
- Eugene O'Neill Original Concept
Production · 1
- Dennis Vance Executive Producer
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