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Grandpa Was an Emperor

20231h 32mMovieDocumentary

The documentary follows Yeshi Kassa, great-granddaughter of Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia, as she embarks on a personal quest to discover what happened to her closest relatives during the coup of 1974. While Yeshi and her older sister…

DirectorConstance Marks

ProducersCynthia Erivo·Solome Williams

Where to watch

Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video with Ads Kanopy

Kanopy

Hoopla

YouTube Free Tubi TV

Tubi TV

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Constance Marks

Yeshi Kassa

Self

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Grandpa Was an Emperor — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Grandpa Was an Emperor?

Grandpa Was an Emperor is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Kanopy and Hoopla in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Grandpa Was an Emperor on Netflix?

No, Grandpa Was an Emperor is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Kanopy.

Is Grandpa Was an Emperor on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Grandpa Was an Emperor is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Grandpa Was an Emperor for free?

Grandpa Was an Emperor is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.