Napoleon (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2023, Napoleon is an action, drama, war and romance film directed by Ridley Scott, running about 158 minutes. “He came from nothing. He conquered everything.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An epic that details the checkered rise and fall of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and his relentless journey to power through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship with his wife, Josephine.
Who’s in it. Napoleon stars Vanessa Kirby as Josephine Bonaparte, Joaquin Phoenix as Napoleon Bonaparte, Jodie Comer as Joséphine and Ben Miles as Caulaincourt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Napoleon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $213.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Apple TV and Apple TV Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Napoleon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Napoleon 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 Napoleon (2023)?
- In US, Napoleon is available to stream on Apple TV and Apple TV Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Napoleon worth watching?
- Napoleon holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Napoleon?
- Napoleon stars Vanessa Kirby, Joaquin Phoenix, Jodie Comer, Ben Miles and John Hollingworth.
- When was Napoleon released?
- Napoleon was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 158 minutes.