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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

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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

GYGe You
Ge You
Gao Jianli
JWJiang Wen
Jiang Wen
Ying Zheng
XQXu Qing
Xu Qing
Princess Yueyang
GZGe Zhijun
Ge Zhijun
Zhao Gao
WQWang Qingxiang
Wang Qingxiang
Li Si
DG
Di Guoqiang
Wang Jian
WNWang Ning
Wang Ning
Wang Ben
SYShu Yaoxuan
Shu Yaoxuan
Xu Fu
LMLi Mengnan
Li Mengnan
Jing Ke
YYYuan Yuan
Yuan Yuan
Fan Yuqi
TLTian Lu
Tian Lu
Ying Zheng in childhood

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The Emperor's Shadow — streaming FAQ

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Is The Emperor's Shadow on Netflix?

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

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