For the Emperor (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2014, For the Emperor is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Park Sang-Joon, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Yi-Hwan is a former professional baseball player. He was involved in fixing games and lost everything. Gang boss Sang-Ha runs a money lending business and a gambling location. He makes Yi-Hwan work for him. Meanwhile, Yi-Hwan falls for bar owner Yeon-Soo.
Who’s in it. For the Emperor stars Lee Min-ki as Lee Hwan, Park Sung-woong as Jung Sang-Ha, Lee Tae-im as Cha Yeon-Soo and Lee Jae-won as Kyung-Soo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, For the Emperor has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hi-YAH Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch For the Emperor page.
If you liked it. Fans of For the Emperor 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 For the Emperor (2014)?
- In US, For the Emperor is available to stream on Hi-YAH Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is For the Emperor worth watching?
- For the Emperor holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in For the Emperor?
- For the Emperor stars Lee Min-ki, Park Sung-woong, Lee Tae-im, Lee Jae-won and Park Jin-woo.
- When was For the Emperor released?
- For the Emperor was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.