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The Emperor of Paris

2018Movie2 h 1 min

CrimeDrama
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes70%61%

An intriguing, tense drama movie about history and crime.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for comfort, laughs or warmth.

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Story

Fugitive. Detective. Legend.

Paris, France, early 19th century. The legendary convict François Vidocq lives in disguise trying to escape from a tragic past that torments him. When, after an unfortunate event, he crosses paths with the police chief, he makes a bold decision that will turn the ruthless mastermind of the Parisian underworld against him.

Feels like

  • 19th Century France
  • Historical Crime Drama
  • Intrigue and Betrayal
  • Complex Characters
  • Political Intrigue
  • Period Piece
  • Biographical Elements
  • Atmospheric
  • French Cinema

Cast

24 of 40

Crew

Directed by
Jean-François Richet
Written by
Éric Besnard
Produced by
Nicolas Altmayer, Eric Altmayer
Music by
Marco Beltrami, Marcus Trumpp

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Facts

December 19, 2018 · 2 h 1 min · Violence

Released
December 19, 2018
Runtime
2 h 1 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, Crime, Thriller
Original language
French
Made in
Belgium, France
Available in
40 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Screw the Rules, I Have Connections!, Knight in Shining Armor, Impaled with Extreme Prejudice +9

  • Screw the Rules, I Have Connections!
  • Knight in Shining Armor
  • Impaled with Extreme Prejudice
  • Once Done, Never Forgotten
  • Sadist
  • Riches to Rags
  • Make Way for the New Villains
  • "The Reason You Suck" Speech
  • We Used to Be Friends
  • Dramatic Irony
  • Wretched Hive
  • Revenge

12 of 54 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Emperor of Paris?"

Questions about The Emperor of Paris

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Where can I stream The Emperor of Paris?

Hoopla

In the United States, The Emperor of Paris is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 30 other countries.

Is The Emperor of Paris worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 70%).

Is The Emperor of Paris in English?

French

No, it was made in French.

What tropes does The Emperor of Paris use?

Screw the Rules, I Have Connections!Knight in Shining ArmorImpaled with Extreme PrejudiceOnce Done, Never ForgottenSadistRiches to RagsMake Way for the New Villains"The Reason You Suck" SpeechWe Used to Be FriendsDramatic IronyWretched HiveRevengeand 42 more

TV Tropes lists 54 tropes for it, including Screw the Rules, I Have Connections!, Knight in Shining Armor, and Impaled with Extreme Prejudice.