The Fifth Empire (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2004, The Fifth Empire is a drama and history film directed by Manoel de Oliveira, running about 127 minutes.
What it’s about. Manoel de Oliveira directs José Régio's historical epic of religious and political power struggles. King Sebastião plans to make Portugal the world's Fifth Empire.
Who’s in it. The Fifth Empire stars Ricardo Trêpa as El Rei Sebastião, Luís Miguel Cintra as Simão, Sapateiro Santo, Glória de Matos as Rainha D. Catarina and Miguel Guilherme as Truão, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Fifth Empire 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 Fifth Empire page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fifth Empire tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fifth Empire (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Fifth Empire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Fifth Empire worth watching?
- The Fifth Empire 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 Fifth Empire?
- The Fifth Empire stars Ricardo Trêpa, Luís Miguel Cintra, Glória de Matos, Miguel Guilherme and David Almeida.
- When was The Fifth Empire released?
- The Fifth Empire was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.