Emperor
As the Japanese surrender at the end of WWII, Gen. Fellers is tasked with deciding if Emperor Hirohito will be hanged as a war criminal. Influencing his ruling is his quest to find Aya, an exchange student he met years earlier in the U.S.
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Streaming now in the United States on Philo, Howdy Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and YouTube Free.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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Emperor Official Trailer #1 (2013) - Tommy Lee Jones, Matthew Fox Movie HD
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Frequently asked questions about Emperor
Where can I watch Emperor in the United States?
Emperor is available to stream on Philo, Howdy Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and YouTube Free in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Emperor for free?
Emperor streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and YouTube Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Emperor?
Emperor scores 6.2 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Emperor?
Emperor stars Matthew Fox, Tommy Lee Jones, Eriko Hatsune, Masayoshi Haneda, and Kaori Momoi. Peter Webber is the director.
How long is Emperor?
Emperor runs 1h 45m (105 minutes).
When did Emperor come out?
Emperor was released on September 14, 2012.
Which studio made Emperor?
Emperor was produced by Fellers Film, Krasnoff / Foster Entertainment, and United Performers' Studio in Japan and the United States.
How much did Emperor make at the box office?
Emperor grossed $14,858,240 worldwide.
What languages is Emperor in?
Emperor is in English and Japanese, and its original language is English.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.