The Emperor and His Brother (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1981, The Emperor and His Brother is an action and drama film directed by Chor Yuen, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. A young boy betrays his family who hides a refugee and tells the pursuer where the hiding-place is - just because he wants a valuable telescope for reward. His father decides to kill the boy in order to restore the honor of the family.
Who’s in it. The Emperor and His Brother stars Ti Lung as Chen Chia Lo, Jason Pai Piao as Emperor Chien Lung, Lo Lieh as Chang Chao Chung and Ku Feng as Chief Chou Chung Ying, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Emperor and His Brother has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel 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 The Emperor and His Brother page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Emperor and His Brother 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 The Emperor and His Brother (1981)?
- In US, The Emperor and His Brother is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, 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 The Emperor and His Brother worth watching?
- The Emperor and His Brother holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Emperor and His Brother?
- The Emperor and His Brother stars Ti Lung, Jason Pai Piao, Lo Lieh, Ku Feng and Candy Man.
- When was The Emperor and His Brother released?
- The Emperor and His Brother was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.