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The Emperor's Club

2002 · 1h 48m · Released

PG-13 Drama

William Hundert is a passionate and principled Classics professor who finds his tightly-controlled world shaken and inexorably altered when a new student, Sedgewick Bell, walks into his classroom. What begins as a fierce battle of wills gives way to a close student-teacher relationship, but results in a life lesson for Hundert that will still haunt him a quarter of a century later.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
7.1 The Movie Database
6.9 IMDb
67% Rotten Tomatoes
61 Metacritic

Where to stream The Emperor's Club

Streaming now in the United States on YouTube Free.

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Trailer

The Emperor's Club Trailer - 2002

Top cast and crew

Michael Hoffman Director
Kevin Kline William Hundert
Emile Hirsch Sedgewick Bell
Jesse Eisenberg Louis Masoudi
RM Rishi Mehta Deepak Mehta
Paul Dano Martin Blythe
Rob Morrow James Ellerby
Embeth Davidtz Elizabeth
Edward Herrmann Headmaster Woodbridge
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Frequently asked questions about The Emperor's Club

Where can I watch The Emperor's Club in the United States?

The Emperor's Club is available to stream on 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 The Emperor's Club for free?

The Emperor's Club streams free with ads in the United States on YouTube Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.

What are the ratings for The Emperor's Club?

The Emperor's Club scores 7.1 on The Movie Database, 6.9 on IMDb, 67% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 61 on Metacritic.

Who stars in The Emperor's Club?

The Emperor's Club stars Kevin Kline, Emile Hirsch, Jesse Eisenberg, Rishi Mehta, and Paul Dano. Michael Hoffman is the director.

How long is The Emperor's Club?

The Emperor's Club runs 1h 48m (108 minutes).

When did The Emperor's Club come out?

The Emperor's Club was released on November 22, 2002.

Which studio made The Emperor's Club?

The Emperor's Club was produced by Universal Pictures in the United States.

How much did The Emperor's Club make at the box office?

The Emperor's Club grossed $16,300,000 worldwide.

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.

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