Empire (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2002, Empire is an action, drama and crime film directed by Franc. Reyes, running about 90 minutes. “Two worlds collide.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A big time drug dealer Victor Rosa is looking to get out of the game and sees his chance with a big deal with a new friend who happens to be a Wall St. stockbroker. Thinking this will be his chance to go out on top Victor soon finds out that he has been double crossed and his last option is to get revenge.
Who’s in it. Empire stars John Leguizamo as Victor Rosa, Peter Sarsgaard as Jack, Denise Richards as Trish and Vincent Laresca as Jimmy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Empire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $18.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium 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 Empire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Empire 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 (2002)?
- In US, Empire is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium 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 Empire worth watching?
- Empire holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Empire?
- Empire stars John Leguizamo, Peter Sarsgaard, Denise Richards, Vincent Laresca and Isabella Rossellini.
- When was Empire released?
- Empire was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.