Emperor (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2023, Emperor is an animation and drama film directed by Ilan Cohen, running about 40 minutes.
What it’s about. After the daughter has introduced their story, you take on the role of the father during a speech therapy session. You try to perform different exercises with your hands. They are apparently simple, but your control is disrupted—you’re unable to express what you mean. And then early memories emerge, which prove stronger than the here-and-now of the exercises.
Who’s in it. Emperor stars Olivia Cooke as Self - Narrator (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Emperor has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Emperor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Emperor tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Emperor (2023)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Emperor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Emperor worth watching?
- Emperor holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Emperor?
- Emperor stars Olivia Cooke.
- When was Emperor released?
- Emperor was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 40 minutes.