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The First Emperor of China

5.3198940mMovieDramaHistoryDocumentary

This historical drama tells the story of Qin Shihuang, who unified China's vast territory and declared himself emperor in 221 B.C. During his reign, he introduced sweeping reforms, built a vast network of roads and connected the Great Wall…

DirectorsTony Ianzelo·Liu Hao Xue
WritersLiu Yun Hui·Wong Ji Cheng
ProducersPan Han Ci·Colin Neale

Where to watch

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Tony Ianzelo

CPChristopher Plummer
Christopher Plummer
Self - Narrator (voice)
BJ
Bo Guan Jin
Emperor Qin
WH
Wang Guang Hui
WR
Wang Guo Ren
Prime Minister
MK
Ma Kun
CW
Cui Luo Wen
Father
QW
Qian Wen
SW
Sun Wei
Peasant Li Kai
YY
Yang Yazhou
Rebel Leader
YZYang Zhiping
Yang Zhiping

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The First Emperor of China — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The First Emperor of China?

The First Emperor of China is streaming on NFB in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The First Emperor of China on Netflix?

No, The First Emperor of China is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on NFB.

Is The First Emperor of China on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The First Emperor of China isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on NFB instead.

Where can I watch The First Emperor of China for free?

The First Emperor of China is available to stream free (with ads) on NFB in Canada.