Emperor (2013): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Emperor is a 2013 historical drama directed by Peter Webber, starring Matthew Fox, Colin Moy and Masayoshi Haneda. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $14.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 67% on Rotten Tomatoes and 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Peter Webber
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lionsgate
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Emperor About?
The premise of Emperor without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1859, Shields "Emperor" Green, a man born into slavery and hardened by a life as an outlaw, undertakes a dangerous mission to free his family and escape bondage. He joins forces with the passionate abolitionist John Brown and leads a daring uprising at Harpers Ferry, Virginia. This bold act of defiance aims to spark a widespread rebellion and challenge the institution of slavery, igniting a struggle for freedom.
Emperor Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- douglas macarthur
- u.s. japanese relations
- hirohito
- emperor
- japanese surrender
- world war two
- ends with historical notes
- translator
- attempted suicide
- voice over narration
- emperor of japan
- occupation
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- u.s. military
- based on true story
- title spoken by character
- japanese history
- japanese army
- 1940s
- american occupation of japan
- man uses a wheelchair
- student
- japan
- flashback
- chauffeured limousine
- passenger train
- entourage
- staff car
- corncob pipe
- douglas dc 6
- bamboo forest
- report
- insurrection
- voice recording
- walking in the rain
- driving in the rain
- japanese imperial palace
- head wound
- year 1932
- post world war two
- walking alone at night
- jeep
- swagger
- atomic bomb
- devastation
- boeing b 29 superfortress
- archive footage
- one word title
- investigation
- u.s. army
- war crime
Emperor Cast
Matthew Fox leads the cast, with Colin Moy and Masayoshi Haneda. Directed by Peter Webber; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Peter Webber
Also Starring in Emperor
· 6 moreEmperor Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Emperor 67% on Rotten Tomatoes and 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
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IMDb 6.5 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 67% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 63%
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Metacritic 48 Metascore
User score 5.9
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TMDB 61% User score
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Letterboxd 3.0 /5
2 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.9 /5
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Emperor Plot Summary
What happens in Emperor from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the largely unexplored landscape of the early American Occupation in Japan, following the country’s devastating defeat, Emperor narrates a fictionalized account inspired by the true story of US Army Brigadier General Bonner Frank Fellers, portrayed by Matthew Fox. Fellers faces the daunting task of probing the Emperor’s actions leading up to the war, particularly his involvement in the decision to attack Pearl Harbor within just ten days. This investigation comes with immense responsibility; Fellers, an avid admirer of Japan who has spent considerable time there before the war, must navigate this sensitive mission carefully to prevent a potential uprising or even more dire consequences.
Full summary
The whole story of Emperor, scene by scene
Emperor Box Office
Emperor grossed $14.9 million worldwide. $3.3 million came from the US and Canada and $11.5 million (77%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$14.9M
- US & Canada
- $3.3M
- International
- $11.5M
Emperor Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Official Theatrical Trailer
How Well Do You Know Emperor?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who plays the role of US Army Brigadier General Bonner Frank Fellers?
Cars in Emperor
13 cars on screen, including the Willys MB 'Jeep' and the 1934 Chevrolet.
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1939 Chevrolet Master 85 Minor role -
1946 Chrysler New Yorker Minor role
Emperor Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “Emperor - Kampf um den Frieden” and “Emporer”.
- Also known as
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- Emperor - Kampf um den Frieden
- Emporer
- Ο Αυτοκράτορας
- L'empereur
- 終戦のエンペラー
- Nhật Hoàng
- 天皇
- Cesarz
- İmparator
- Imperador
- Emperador
- Crimes de guerre
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- Císař
- Император
- A háború császára, împărat
- הגנרל של הקיסר
- Імператор
- 맥아더: 일본 침몰에 관한 불편한 해석
- 日落真相
- Cesar
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Emperor FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Emperor, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Emperor?
Emperor runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Emperor released?
Emperor was released on March 8, 2013.
Who directed Emperor?
Emperor was directed by Peter Webber.
More films by Peter Webber Who is in the cast of Emperor?
Emperor stars Matthew Fox, Colin Moy and Masayoshi Haneda, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Emperor make at the box office?
Emperor grossed $14.9 million worldwide ($3.3 million domestic, $11.5 million international).
How is Emperor rated?
Emperor has 6.5/10 on IMDb, 67% on Rotten Tomatoes, 48 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does Emperor have a post-credit scene?
No. Emperor has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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