Emperor
2012, English. Directed by Peter Webber.
After the war was won, the battle for peace began.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 291 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Emperor
Emperor is streaming on Lionsgate+ and Howdy in India.
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Cast & crew
- Peter WebberDirector
- Matthew FoxGeneral Bonner Fellers
- Tommy Lee JonesGeneral Douglas MacArthur
- Eriko HatsuneAya Shimada
- Masayoshi HanedaTakahashi
- Kaori MomoiMitsuko Kajima
- Toshiyuki NishidaGeneral Kajima
- Colin MoyGeneral Richter
- Masatô IbuKoichi Kido
- Isao NatsuyagiTeizaburo Sekiya
- Takatarô KataokaEmperor Hirohito
- Aaron JacksonLt Col. Rogers
- Nic SampsonLt. Red
Details
- Released
- 14 September 2012
- Country
- Japan, United States of America
- Written by
- David Klass, Vera Blasi
- Box office
- $15M
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Emperor: quick answers
Is Emperor worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 291 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Emperor?
Emperor runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does Emperor have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Emperor. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Emperor parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Emperor is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Emperor on?
Emperor is streaming on Lionsgate+ and Howdy in India.
What movies are like Emperor?
If you liked Emperor, try Empire of the Sun, Devotion, Fat Man and Little Boy.
Who directed Emperor?
Emperor (2012) was directed by Peter Webber and stars Matthew Fox, Tommy Lee Jones, Eriko Hatsune.