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Empire

2002Movie1 h 39 minR

Crime
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Metacritic385.0Rotten Tomatoes21%62%

A gripping, tense crime movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

Two worlds collide.

Big time drug dealer Victor Rosa is looking to get out of the game and sees his chance with a big deal with a new friend who happens to be a Wall St. stockbroker. Thinking this will be his chance to go out on top, Victor soon finds out that he's been double crossed and his last option is to get revenge.

Feels like

  • Drug Trade
  • Betrayal
  • Wall Street
  • Revenge
  • Crime Drama
  • Urban Thriller
  • Greed and Corruption
  • High Stakes

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Franc. Reyes
Written by
Franc. Reyes
Produced by
Michael Mailer, Daniel Bigel
Music by
Rubén Blades

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Facts

December 6, 2002 · 1 h 39 min · R

Released
December 6, 2002
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Crime, Action, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Budget
$4 million
Box office
$19 million
Available in
31 countries

Tropes

Morally Bankrupt Banker, Death of a Child, Spiritual Successor +1

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  • Death of a Child
  • Spiritual Successor
  • All Girls Want Bad Boys

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Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Empire?"

Questions about Empire

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Empire?

Starz

In the United States, Empire streams on Starz. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 14 other countries.

Is Empire worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 21%, and Metacritic 38). Audiences rate it higher (57 out of 100) than critics (30).

Will I feel good after watching Empire?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Was Empire a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$19 million

Yes: it cost about $4 million to make and earned $19 million worldwide, 4.6 times its budget.