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Imperial Dreams

6.520141h 26mMovieDrama

A 21-year-old reformed gangster's devotion to his family and his future is put to the test when he is released from prison and returns to his old stomping grounds in Watts, Los Angeles.

DirectorMalik Vitthal
WritersMalik Vitthal·Ismet Prčić
ProducersKatherine Fairfax Wright·Jonathan Schwartz

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Cast · Directed by Malik Vitthal

JBJohn Boyega
John Boyega
Bambi
GPGlenn Plummer
Glenn Plummer
Uncle Shrimp
DBDe'Aundre Bonds
De'Aundre Bonds
Gideon
KPKeke Palmer
Keke Palmer
Samaara
SBSufe Bradshaw
Sufe Bradshaw
Detective Gill
NZNora Zehetner
Nora Zehetner
Janine
RRotimi
Rotimi
Wayne
TLTodd Louiso
Todd Louiso
Peter Hall
JBJernard Burks
Jernard Burks
Cornell
MHMaximiliano Hernández
Maximiliano Hernández
Detective Hernandez
ARAnika Noni Rose
Anika Noni Rose
Miss Price
KSKellita Smith
Kellita Smith
Tanya

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Imperial Dreams — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Imperial Dreams?

Imperial Dreams is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and ALLBLK in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Imperial Dreams on Netflix?

Yes — Imperial Dreams is available on Netflix in United States as of November 2026.

Is Imperial Dreams on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Imperial Dreams is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of November 2026.

Where can I watch Imperial Dreams for free?

Imperial Dreams is available to stream free (with ads) on The CW in United States.