Napoleon
1927, French. Directed by Abel Gance.
A biopic of former Emperor of France, Napoleon Bonaparte, tracing the Corsican's career from his schooldays (where a snowball fight is staged like a military campaign) to his flight from Corsica, through the French Revolution (where a real storm is intercut with a political storm) and the Terror, culminating in his triumphant 1797 invasion of Italy.
- Runtime
- 7h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Abel GanceDirector
- Albert DieudonnéNapoléon Bonaparte
- Nicolas RoudenkoNapoléon Bonaparte (Child)
- Edmond van DaëleMaximilien Robespierre
- Alexandre KoubitzkyGeorges Jacques Danton
- Antonin ArtaudJean-Paul Marat
- Abel GanceLouis Antoine Léon de Saint-Just
- Gina ManèsJoséphine, Viscountess of Beauharnais
- Nicolas KolineTristan Fleury
- AnnabellaVioline Fleury / Bernardine Eugénie Désirée Clary
- Marguerite GanceCharlotte Corday
- Yvette DieudonnéÉlisa Bonaparte
- Eugénie BuffetLetizia Bonaparte
Details
- Released
- 10 January 1927
- Original title
- Napoléon
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Abel Gance
- Box office
- $2.5M
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What Napoleon is based on
Napoleon is based on a true story.
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Napoleon: quick answers
Is Napoleon worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 7.9/10 from 235 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Napoleon?
Napoleon runs 425 minutes (7h 5m).
Does Napoleon have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Napoleon. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Napoleon parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Napoleon on?
Napoleon isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 5 November 2026.)
What movies are like Napoleon?
If you liked Napoleon, try Austerlitz, Chouans !, De Gaulle: Liberté.
Who directed Napoleon?
Napoleon (1927) was directed by Abel Gance and stars Albert Dieudonné, Nicolas Roudenko, Edmond van Daële.
What is Napoleon based on?
Napoleon is based on a true story.