The Emperor's Club
2002, English. Directed by Michael Hoffman.
In everyone's life there's that one person who makes all the difference.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Cast & crew
- Michael HoffmanDirector
- Kevin KlineWilliam Hundert
- Emile HirschSedgewick Bell
- Jesse EisenbergLouis Masoudi
- Rishi MehtaDeepak Mehta
- Paul DanoMartin Blythe
- Rob MorrowJames Ellerby
- Embeth DavidtzElizabeth
- Edward HerrmannHeadmaster Woodbridge
- Helen CareyMiss Johnston
- Molly ReganMiss Peters
- Helen CareyMiss Johnston
- Purva BediAnna Mehta
Details
- Released
- 22 November 2002
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Neil Tolkin
- Box office
- $16M
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The Emperor's Club: quick answers
Is The Emperor's Club worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 423 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Emperor's Club?
The Emperor's Club runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does The Emperor's Club have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Emperor's Club. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Emperor's Club parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Emperor's Club is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Emperor's Club on?
The Emperor's Club isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Emperor's Club?
If you liked The Emperor's Club, try Dead Poets Society, The Words, Blue Chips.
Who directed The Emperor's Club?
The Emperor's Club (2002) was directed by Michael Hoffman and stars Kevin Kline, Emile Hirsch, Jesse Eisenberg.