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Emperor

7.620201h 39m15MovieHistoryWarDrama

An escaped slave travels north and has chance encounters with Frederick Douglass and John Brown. Based on the life story of Shields Green.

DirectorMark Amin
WritersPat Charles·Mark Amin
ProducersMark Amin·Cami Winikoff

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Cast · Directed by Mark Amin

DODayo Okeniyi
Dayo Okeniyi
Shields Green
BDBruce Dern
Bruce Dern
Levi Coffin
JCJames Cromwell
James Cromwell
John Brown
KGKat Graham
Kat Graham
Delores
BRBen Robson
Ben Robson
Luke McCabe
NNNaturi Naughton
Naturi Naughton
Sarah Green
PSPaul Scheer
Paul Scheer
Duvane Henderson
KJKeean Johnson
Keean Johnson
Rufus Kelly
MGM.C. Gainey
M.C. Gainey
Randolph Stevens
MWMykelti Williamson
Mykelti Williamson
Truesdale
HLHarry Lennix
Harry Lennix
Frederick Douglas
NLNicholas Logan
Nicholas Logan
Gunther Bowman

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Emperor — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Emperor?

Emperor is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Icon Film and Rakuten TV in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Emperor on Netflix?

No, Emperor is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Icon Film.

Is Emperor on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Emperor is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Emperor for free?

Emperor is available to stream free (with ads) on Amazon Prime Video Free and Plex in United Kingdom.