The Emperor Jones (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1933, The Emperor Jones is a drama and music film directed by Dudley Murphy, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. Unscrupulously ambitious, Brutus Jones escapes from jail after killing a guard and through bluff and bravado he finds himself the emperor of a Caribbean island.
Who’s in it. The Emperor Jones stars Paul Robeson as Brutus Jones, Dudley Digges as Smithers, Frank H. Wilson as Jeff (as Frank Wilson) and Fredi Washington as Undine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Emperor Jones has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Emperor Jones page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Emperor Jones tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Emperor Jones (1933)?
- In US, The Emperor Jones is available to stream on fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Emperor Jones worth watching?
- The Emperor Jones holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Emperor Jones?
- The Emperor Jones stars Paul Robeson, Dudley Digges, Frank H. Wilson, Fredi Washington and Ruby Elzy.
- When was The Emperor Jones released?
- The Emperor Jones was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.