Empire of Silver (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2009, Empire of Silver is a drama, family, romance and history film directed by Christina Yao, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1899, Lord Kang must decide which of his three sons will take over his family's Chinese banking empire. When circumstances dictate that he appoint his unreliable youngest son, family bonds are pushed to the limit as father and son clash in a climate of political turmoil. Winner of the Special Jury Award at the 2009 Shanghai International Film Festival.
Who’s in it. Empire of Silver stars Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing as Third Master, Chang Lantian as Eunuch, Jennifer Tilly as Mrs. Landdeck and Zhang Tielin as Master Kang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Empire of Silver has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Beamafilm and rent or buy it from Fetch TV and Beamafilm. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Empire of Silver page.
If you liked it. Fans of Empire of Silver tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Empire of Silver (2009)?
- In AU, Empire of Silver is available to stream on Beamafilm, and rent or buy from Fetch TV and Beamafilm. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Empire of Silver worth watching?
- Empire of Silver holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Empire of Silver?
- Empire of Silver stars Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing, Chang Lantian, Jennifer Tilly, Zhang Tielin and Hao Lei.
- When was Empire of Silver released?
- Empire of Silver was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.