The Emperor and the Drummer (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1998, The Emperor and the Drummer is a fantasy and family film directed by Václav Křístek, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. A fairy tale based on motifs taken from Josephine tales. Like Josef II, the fictitious emperor Maxmilián often disappears from the castle in disguise in order to find out how his vassals live. On one of these 'trips' he meets a drummer returning home from his stint in the army. They live through various adventures together, meeting bandits as well as human foolishness and perfidiousness which almost leads them to the scaffold.
Who’s in it. The Emperor and the Drummer stars Ondřej Vetchý as Císař Maxmilián, Petr Rajchert as Tambor, Anna Veselá as Ančička and Ján Sedal as Ras, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Emperor and the Drummer has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Emperor and the Drummer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Emperor and the Drummer 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 and the Drummer (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Emperor and the Drummer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Emperor and the Drummer worth watching?
- The Emperor and the Drummer holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Emperor and the Drummer?
- The Emperor and the Drummer stars Ondřej Vetchý, Petr Rajchert, Anna Veselá, Ján Sedal and Vladimír Čapka.
- When was The Emperor and the Drummer released?
- The Emperor and the Drummer was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.