Empire of Light (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2022, Empire of Light is a drama and romance film directed by Sam Mendes, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. The duty manager of a seaside cinema, who is struggling with her mental health, forms a relationship with a new employee on the south coast of England in the 1980s.
Who’s in it. Empire of Light stars Olivia Colman as Hilary, Micheal Ward as Stephen, Toby Jones as Norman and Colin Firth as Donald Ellis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Empire of Light has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and YouTube TV 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 of Light page.
If you liked it. Fans of Empire of Light tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Empire of Light (2022)?
- In US, Empire of Light is available to stream on fuboTV and YouTube TV, 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 of Light worth watching?
- Empire of Light holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Empire of Light?
- Empire of Light stars Olivia Colman, Micheal Ward, Toby Jones, Colin Firth and Tom Brooke.
- When was Empire of Light released?
- Empire of Light was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.