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The Emperor's Shadow

7.419961h 56mMovieDrama

Epic drama about China's first emperor (221 BC) who struggles to make his childhood best friend, now China's greatest composer, succumb to his will and compose a grand anthem to his exploits.

DirectorZhou Xiaowen
WriterLu Wei
ProducersZhang Pimin·Jimmy Tan

Where to watch

Not available in United States
Streaming in 1 other country

The Emperor's Shadow isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in South Korea. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Zhou Xiaowen

Ge You
Ge You
Gao Jianli
Jiang Wen
Jiang Wen
Ying Zheng
Xu Qing
Xu Qing
Princess Yueyang
Ge Zhijun
Ge Zhijun
Zhao Gao
Wang Qingxiang
Wang Qingxiang
Li Si
Di Guoqiang
Di Guoqiang
Wang Jian
Wang Ning
Wang Ning
Wang Ben
Shu Yaoxuan
Shu Yaoxuan
Xu Fu
Li Mengnan
Li Mengnan
Jing Ke
Yuan Yuan
Yuan Yuan
Fan Yuqi
Tian Lu
Tian Lu
Ying Zheng in childhood

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The Emperor's Shadow — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Emperor's Shadow?

The Emperor's Shadow isn't on any streaming service in United States yet, but it's available in South Korea. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Emperor's Shadow on Netflix?

No, The Emperor's Shadow is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026.

Is The Emperor's Shadow on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Emperor's Shadow isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch The Emperor's Shadow for free?

The Emperor's Shadow isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Emperor's Shadow?

The Emperor's Shadow hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around December 19, 1996. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.