Emancipation (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 2022, Emancipation is an action, thriller, drama and war film directed by Antoine Fuqua, running about 132 minutes.
What it’s about. Inspired by the gripping true story of a man who would do anything for his family—and for freedom. When Peter, an enslaved man, risks his life to escape and return to his family, he embarks on a perilous journey of love and endurance.
Who’s in it. Emancipation stars Ben Foster as Jim Fassel, Will Smith as Peter, Charmaine Bingwa as Dodienne and Gilbert Owuor as Gordon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Emancipation has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Apple TV and Apple TV Amazon Channel 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 Emancipation page.
If you liked it. Fans of Emancipation 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 Emancipation (2022)?
- In US, Emancipation is available to stream on Apple TV and Apple TV Amazon Channel, 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 Emancipation worth watching?
- Emancipation holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Emancipation?
- Emancipation stars Ben Foster, Will Smith, Charmaine Bingwa, Gilbert Owuor and Mustafa Shakir.
- When was Emancipation released?
- Emancipation was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.