Sex and the Emperor (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 3.6
Released in 1994, Sex and the Emperor is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Sherman Wong, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. In the Qing Dynasty, the only people who lived in the Forbidden City are the Emperor's concubines, their maids, the eunuchs and the Emperor himself. Li Lianying is an eunuch who enters the Forbidden City with a big secret. One that will have his head on the floor if the wrong people find out...
Who’s in it. Sex and the Emperor stars Julie Lee as Hongyi, Jimmy Wong Shu-Kei as Li Lianying, Wong Yat-Fei as Emperor's Teacher and Yvonne Yung Hung as Guilian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.6/10, Sex and the Emperor has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sex and the Emperor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sex and the Emperor tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sex and the Emperor (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sex and the Emperor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sex and the Emperor worth watching?
- Sex and the Emperor holds an audience score of 3.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sex and the Emperor?
- Sex and the Emperor stars Julie Lee, Jimmy Wong Shu-Kei, Wong Yat-Fei, Yvonne Yung Hung and Sai-Kit Yung.
- When was Sex and the Emperor released?
- Sex and the Emperor was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.