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The Emperor's Nightingale

5.619491h 12mMovieAnimationFamilyFantasy

Adaptation of a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, about an emperor who prefers the tinkling of a bejeweled mechanical bird to the song of a real nightingale. When the Emperor is near death, the nightingale's song restores his health.

DirectorsJiří Trnka·Miloš Makovec
WritersVítězslav Nezval·Jiří Brdečka

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jiří Trnka

HP
Helena Patočková
Girl
JS
Jaromír Sobota
Boy

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The Emperor's Nightingale — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Emperor's Nightingale?

The Emperor's Nightingale is streaming on Artiflix in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Emperor's Nightingale on Netflix?

No, The Emperor's Nightingale is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Artiflix.

Is The Emperor's Nightingale on Amazon Prime Video?

The Emperor's Nightingale isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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The Emperor's Nightingale is available on Artiflix in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.