Empire Records (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1995, Empire Records is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Allan Moyle, running about 90 minutes. “They're selling music but not selling out.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The employees of an independent music store learn about each other as they try anything to stop the store being absorbed by a large chain.
Who’s in it. Empire Records stars Anthony LaPaglia as Joe Reaves, Debi Mazar as Jane, Maxwell Caulfield as Rex Manning and Liv Tyler as Corey Mason, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Empire Records has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $303 at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Records page.
If you liked it. Fans of Empire Records tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Empire Records (1995)?
- In US, Empire Records is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Records worth watching?
- Empire Records holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Empire Records?
- Empire Records stars Anthony LaPaglia, Debi Mazar, Maxwell Caulfield, Liv Tyler and Robin Tunney.
- When was Empire Records released?
- Empire Records was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.