Napoleon (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1955, Napoleon is a drama, war and history film directed by Sacha Guitry, running about 190 minutes.
What it’s about. The film follows the life of Napoleon from his early life in Corsica to his death at Saint Helena. The film is notable for its use of location shooting for numerous scenes, especially at the French estates of Malmaison and Fontainebleau, the Palace of Versailles, and sites of Napoleonic battles including Austerlitz and Waterloo.
Who’s in it. Napoleon stars Daniel Gélin as Napoléon Bonaparte, Michèle Morgan as Joséphine de Beauharnais, Raymond Pellegrin as Old Napoléon Bonaparte and Sacha Guitry as Talleyrand, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Napoleon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Napoleon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Napoleon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Napoleon (1955)?
- In US, Napoleon is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Napoleon worth watching?
- Napoleon holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Napoleon?
- Napoleon stars Daniel Gélin, Michèle Morgan, Raymond Pellegrin, Sacha Guitry and Jean-Pierre Aumont.
- When was Napoleon released?
- Napoleon was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 190 minutes.