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The Emperor's Wife

2003·Movie
1h 40min
IMDb5.3

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The Emperor's Wife fingerprint

Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Fantasy and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Complexity8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

A fairy tale for grown ups.

In an undisclosed location and time, in the land of 1001 nights, the law dictates that the Emperor must take a new wife if his current Empress does not bear a son within seven years of marriage. At the celebration Ball of their sixth wedding anniversary, the Emperor (MAX BEESLEY - Torque) and his faithful manservant, Chamberlain (JONATHAN RHYS-MEYERS - Vanity Fair, Bend It Like Beckham, I'll Sleep When I'm Dead) begin the covert operation to find and prepare a virgin candidate to become the new Empress.A suitable young woman, Sabah (LETICIA DOLERA) is secretly transported into an isolated wing in the Imperial Palace. In this prison of fairytale rooms, she is tutored by the Masters and spied upon by the Emperor and Chamberlain. Should the current Empress (ROSANA PASTOR) conceive, everyone in the secret wing will be executed.
Political IntrigueExotic FantasyHaremHidden AgendasSlow-BurnPsychologicalDeceptionStylizedAmbiguous Morality

Crew

Directed by:
Julien Vrebos
Written by:
Paul Ruven
Produced by:
David Rogers, Jimmy de Brabant, Job Gosschalk
Composed by:
Max Beesley, Senjan Jansen

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream The Emperor's Wife legally?

PrimefuboTVHooplaPlexFawesomeTubi TV

The Emperor's Wife is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Emperor's Wife worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 5.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Emperor's Wife rated?

Sexual content

Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is The Emperor's Wife?

1 h 40 min

The Emperor's Wife runs 1 h 40 min.

What language is The Emperor's Wife in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands.

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

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