The Emperor and the Assassin (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1998, The Emperor and the Assassin is a history film directed by Chen Kaige, running about 162 minutes.
What it’s about. In pre-unified China, the King of Qin sends his concubine to a rival kingdom to produce an assassin for a political plot, but as the king's cruelty mounts she finds her loyalty faltering.
Who’s in it. The Emperor and the Assassin stars Gong Li as Lady Zhao, Zhang Fengyi as Jing Ke, Sun Zhou as Dan, Prince of Yan and Lü Xiaohe as General Fan Yuqi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Emperor and the Assassin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Emperor and the Assassin page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Emperor and the Assassin tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Emperor and the Assassin (1998)?
- In US, The Emperor and the Assassin is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Emperor and the Assassin worth watching?
- The Emperor and the Assassin holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Emperor and the Assassin?
- The Emperor and the Assassin stars Gong Li, Zhang Fengyi, Sun Zhou, Lü Xiaohe and Wang Zhiwen.
- When was The Emperor and the Assassin released?
- The Emperor and the Assassin was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 162 minutes.