Napoleon and Me (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.1

Released in 2006, Napoleon and Me is a comedy, war and history film directed by Paolo Virzì, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Elba island, 1814. Martino is a young teacher, idealist and strongly anti Napoleon, in love with the beautiful and noble Baroness Emily. The young man finds himself serving as librarian to the Great Emperor in exile, whom he deeply hates, yet soon begins recording Napoleon's memoirs, getting to know and learning to value the man behind the myth. Among seductions and affairs, expectations and fears, he will craft a precise portrait that nevertheless will not manage to hide a final, inevitable, disappointment.
Who’s in it. Napoleon and Me stars Daniel Auteuil as Napolen, Monica Bellucci as Baronessa Emilia Speziali, Elio Germano as Martino Papucci and Sabrina Impacciatore as Diamantina Papucci, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Napoleon and Me has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Napoleon and Me page.
If you liked it. Fans of Napoleon and Me tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Napoleon and Me (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Napoleon and Me change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Napoleon and Me worth watching?
- Napoleon and Me holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Napoleon and Me?
- Napoleon and Me stars Daniel Auteuil, Monica Bellucci, Elio Germano, Sabrina Impacciatore and Valerio Mastandrea.
- When was Napoleon and Me released?
- Napoleon and Me was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.
