Empire State (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2013, Empire State is an action and drama film directed by Dito Montiel, running about 94 minutes. “Based on a true story.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After failing to get into the police academy, Chris Potamitis settles for a security guard job with an armoured truck company. After he makes the mistake of mentioning the company's lax security to his best friend, He's unwittingly drawn into an elaborate scheme to rob the abundant amounts of cash being stored on their premises—resulting in the largest cash heist in U.S.history.
Who’s in it. Empire State stars Liam Hemsworth as Chris Potamitis, Dwayne Johnson as Detective James Ransome, Emma Roberts as Nancy Michaelides and Nikki Reed as Lizzette, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Empire State has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $3.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Empire State page.
If you liked it. Fans of Empire State tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Empire State (2013)?
- In US, Empire State is available to stream on Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Empire State worth watching?
- Empire State holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Empire State?
- Empire State stars Liam Hemsworth, Dwayne Johnson, Emma Roberts, Nikki Reed and Michael Angarano.
- When was Empire State released?
- Empire State was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.