The Emperor's Shadow (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1996, The Emperor's Shadow is a drama film directed by Xiaowen Zhou, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. Epic drama about China's first emperor (221 BC) who struggles to make his childhood best friend, now China's greatest composer, succumb to his will and compose a grand anthem to his exploits.
Who’s in it. The Emperor's Shadow stars Ge You as Gao Jianli, Jiang Wen as Ying Zheng, Xu Qing as Princess Yueyang and Ge Zhijun as Zhao Gao, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Emperor's Shadow has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Emperor's Shadow page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Emperor's Shadow tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Emperor's Shadow (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Emperor's Shadow change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Emperor's Shadow worth watching?
- The Emperor's Shadow holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Emperor's Shadow?
- The Emperor's Shadow stars Ge You, Jiang Wen, Xu Qing, Ge Zhijun and Wang Qingxiang.
- When was The Emperor's Shadow released?
- The Emperor's Shadow was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.