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Napoleon

1955·Movie
3h 10min
67
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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Epic

  • Spectacle9
  • Adrenaline5
  • Tension4

Heart

Wondrous

  • Wonder7
  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, a real life story, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion10
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography9
  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

The film follows the life of Napoleon from his early life in Corsica to his death at Saint Helena. The film is notable for its use of location shooting for numerous scenes, especially at the French estates of Malmaison and Fontainebleau, the Palace of Versailles, and sites of Napoleonic battles including Austerlitz and Waterloo.
Epic Historical DramaBiographical PortraitGrand Scale ProductionMilitary & Political StrategyPeriod AuthenticityWarfare & ConquestCharacter StudyStunning CinematographyWorld Leader Saga

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Napoleon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Napoleon legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Napoleon worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Napoleon rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Napoleon?

3 h 10 min

Napoleon runs 3 h 10 min.

Is Napoleon based on a true story?

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

What language is Napoleon in?

FrenchGermanItalian

It was made in French, with some German, Italian. Produced in France, Italy.

In how many countries can I watch Napoleon?

7ATCHDEESGBGGUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Napoleon in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Napoleon use?

MarchFraming DeviceCreator In-JokeThe StorytellerExpository Hairstyle ChangeCradle To Grave CharacterDeadpan SnarkerMovie MultipackIronyNever Speak Ill of the DeadProtagonist TitleAuthor Appealand 6 more

TV Tropes lists 18 storytelling tropes for Napoleon, including March, Framing Device, Creator In-Joke.