The Last Empress (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1987, The Last Empress is a drama and history film directed by Jialin Chen, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. There were three women lived with Pu Yi, the last emperor of China, during 1922 and 1924. Wan-jung, the Queen, ended up with being insane. Tan Yuling died. Wenxiu, a concubine, was eliminated from the Royal family. This is the story of the fate of three women, including the wife and cousin of who have a lesbian relationship
Who’s in it. The Last Empress stars Fu Yiwei as Tan Yuling, Jiang Wen as Pu Yi, Liu Wei as Li Yueting and Wong Mei-Wa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Last Empress has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Last Empress page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Last Empress tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Last Empress (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Last Empress change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Last Empress worth watching?
- The Last Empress holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Last Empress?
- The Last Empress stars Fu Yiwei, Jiang Wen, Liu Wei, Wong Mei-Wa and Bide Yan.
- When was The Last Empress released?
- The Last Empress was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.