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Emperor

2012·Movie
1h 45min·PG-13
IMDb6.5Metacritic485.9Rotten Tomatoes31%46%

Where to watch

PhiloThe RokuKanopyPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Romantic and moving

  • Romance7
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

History, mystery, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

After the war was won, the battle for peace began.

As the Japanese surrender at the end of WWII, Gen. Fellers is tasked with deciding if Emperor Hirohito will be hanged as a war criminal. Influencing his ruling is his quest to find Aya, an exchange student he met years earlier in the U.S.
Historical DramaWorld War IIPost-War JapanPolitical IntrigueOccupationEmperor HirohitoMysteryRomance

Crew

Directed by:
Peter Webber, Kristin Witcombe
Written by:
Vera Blasi, David Klass
Produced by:
Eugene Nomura, Jane Jenkins, Gary Foster
Composed by:
Lora Hirschberg, Gilbert Lake, John Simpson

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Emperor

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Emperor legally?

PhiloThe RokuKanopyPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeTubi TVHowdy

Emperor is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, YouTube Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Emperor worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 31%, and Metacritic 48). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Emperor rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Emperor?

1 h 45 min

Emperor runs 1 h 45 min.

Is Emperor based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Emperor?

Critics40
Audiences57

Not quite. Audiences rate Emperor higher (57) than critics (40). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Emperor in?

EnglishJapanese

It was made in English, with some Japanese. Produced in Japan, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Emperor?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Emperor in 26 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.