Napoleon (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Series · ★ 9
Released in 1991, Napoleon is a drama series.
What it’s about. The miniseries charts Napoleon Bonaparte’s career from his return after the Egyptian campaign to his downfall and exile on Elba, portraying his political maneuvering, military ambition, and complex relationships with key figures such as Talleyrand, Fouché, Murat, Tsar Alexander, Joséphine de Beauharnais, and Countess Marie Walewska.
Who’s in it. Napoleon stars Jean-François Stévenin as Napoléon Bonaparte, Jan Nowicki as Murat/Barras, Bruno Madinier as Lucien Bonaparte and Jean-Claude Durand as Talleyrand, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Napoleon sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Napoleon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Napoleon tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Napoleon (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Napoleon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Napoleon worth watching?
- Napoleon holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Napoleon?
- Napoleon stars Jean-François Stévenin, Jan Nowicki, Bruno Madinier, Jean-Claude Durand and Andrzej Seweryn.
- When was Napoleon released?
- Napoleon was released in 1991.