The Emperor's Nightingale (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1949, The Emperor's Nightingale is a fantasy, family and animation film directed by Miloš Makovec, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. Adaptation of a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, about an emperor who prefers the tinkling of a bejeweled mechanical bird to the song of a real nightingale. When the Emperor is near death, the nightingale's song restores his health.
Who’s in it. The Emperor's Nightingale stars Helena Patočková as Girl, Jaromír Sobota as Boy and Boris Karloff as Narrator (English version).
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Emperor's Nightingale has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Emperor's Nightingale page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Emperor's Nightingale tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Emperor's Nightingale (1949)?
- In US, The Emperor's Nightingale is available to stream on Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Emperor's Nightingale worth watching?
- The Emperor's Nightingale holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Emperor's Nightingale?
- The Emperor's Nightingale stars Helena Patočková, Jaromír Sobota and Boris Karloff.
- When was The Emperor's Nightingale released?
- The Emperor's Nightingale was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.