Emperor Jones

1933·Movie
1h 13min
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes67%51%

Where to watch

fuboTVHBO MaxMGM+PhiloHoopla

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Emperor Jones fingerprint

Strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy4
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some sharp wit and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Dark Humor2

World

Politics, crime, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

GIN...GALS...DICE AND MURDER MADE HIM A FUGITIVE IN THE NIGHT! BUT MORNING FOUND HIM A KING!

Unscrupulously ambitious, Brutus Jones escapes from jail after killing a guard and, through bluff and bravado, finds himself the emperor of a Caribbean island.
Classic DramaPsychological Character StudyRise & Fall NarrativePower & CorruptionPaul Robeson PerformanceColonialism ThemesEarly Sound FilmHubris & DownfallExistential Despair

Crew

Directed by:
Joseph H. Nadel, Dudley Murphy
Written by:
Eugene O'Neill, DuBose Heyward
Produced by:
George Knafka, J. Edward Shugrue, Gifford Cochran
Composed by:
Joseph I. Kane, Frank Tours

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Emperor Jones

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Emperor Jones legally?

fuboTVHBO MaxMGM+PhiloHooplaCriterionFlixHouseIndieFlix

Emperor Jones is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, MGM+, and IndieFlix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, FlixHouse, and Plex. 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 Emperor Jones worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 67%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Emperor Jones rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Emperor Jones?

1 h 13 min

Emperor Jones runs 1 h 13 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Emperor Jones?

Critics67
Audiences58

Not quite. Critics rate Emperor Jones higher (67) than audiences (58). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Emperor Jones in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Emperor Jones?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Emperor Jones in 127 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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