For the Emperor
2014, Korean. Directed by Park Sang-joon.
Only the strong becomes the emperor.
A former professional baseball player becomes entangled in loan-sharking and mob connections after a fixing scandal ejects him from his sport. When his girlfriend vanishes he is forced to confront his mentor and enter a deadly battle.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Korean
- Rated
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For the Emperor is streaming on Hi-YAH in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 11 June 2014
- Original title
- 황제를 위하여
- Country
- South Korea
- Written by
- Lee Yong-soo
- Box office
- $3.9M
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For the Emperor: quick answers
Is For the Emperor worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 60 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is For the Emperor?
For the Emperor runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does For the Emperor have a post-credits scene?
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For the Emperor parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is For the Emperor on?
For the Emperor is streaming on Hi-YAH in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like For the Emperor?
If you liked For the Emperor, try Gangnam Blues, Stone, Rise of the Footsoldier.
Who directed For the Emperor?
For the Emperor (2014) was directed by Park Sang-joon and stars Lee Min-ki, Park Sung-woong, Lee Tae-im.