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Emperor

2020Movie1 h 39 minPG-13

History
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Metacritic39–Rotten Tomatoes67%64%

A violent, tense history movie about history and a real life story.

Good for teens · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

Son of kings. Father of revolution.

An escaped slave travels north and has chance encounters with Frederick Douglass and John Brown. Based on the life story of Shields Green.

Feels like

  • Escaped Slave
  • American Civil War
  • Historical Drama
  • Frederick Douglass
  • John Brown
  • Shields Green
  • Racial Injustice
  • Biographical Story

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Mark Amin
Written by
Mark Amin, Pat Charles
Produced by
Mark Amin, Reginald Hudlin, Cami Winikoff
Music by
Javier Navarrete

Everyone

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Facts

August 18, 2020 · 1 h 39 min · PG-13

Released
August 18, 2020
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
History, War, Drama, Western
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
55 countries

Q&A

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

Questions about Emperor

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Emperor?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Emperor from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 31 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Emperor worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 39).

Is Emperor okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Emperor plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.