Empire
1965, English. Directed by Andy Warhol.
Filmed by Jonas Mekas from the 44th floor of the Time-Life Building, “Empire” explores the passage of time without the use of characters or a traditional narrative. The film, that consists of one stationary shot of the Empire State Building, was made from standard 1,200-foot rolls of 16mm film with a more than eight-hour runtime.
- Runtime
- 7h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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4.4/10 from 46 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Empire isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 March 1965.
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- Released
- 6 March 1965
- Country
- United States of America
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Empire: quick answers
Is Empire worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.4/10 from 46 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Empire?
Empire runs 479 minutes (7h 59m).
Does Empire have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Empire. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Empire parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Empire yet.
Which OTT platform is Empire on?
Empire isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 March 1965. (Checked 4 November 2026.)
What movies are like Empire?
If you liked Empire, try As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty, You Can See Everything, Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner.
Who directed Empire?
Empire (1965) was directed by Andy Warhol and stars Jonas Mekas, Andy Warhol.