Emperor
An escaped slave travels north and has chance encounters with Frederick Douglass and John Brown. Based on the life story of Shields Green.
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Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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EMPEROR | Official Trailer | In Theatres March 20
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Frequently asked questions about Emperor
Where can I watch Emperor in the United States?
Emperor is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for Emperor?
Emperor scores 7.6 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Emperor?
Emperor stars Dayo Okeniyi, Bruce Dern, James Cromwell, Kat Graham, and Ben Robson. Mark Amin is the director.
How long is Emperor?
Emperor runs 1h 39m (99 minutes).
When did Emperor come out?
Emperor was released on August 18, 2020.
Which studio made Emperor?
Emperor was produced by Sobini Films and Hudlin Entertainment in the United States.
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.