The Emperor's New Clothes (2002): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Emperor's New Clothes is a 2002 comedy drama directed by Alan Taylor, starring Ian Holm and Iben Hjejle. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $1.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 60 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Alan Taylor
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- Paramount Classics
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Emperor's New Clothes About?
The premise of The Emperor's New Clothes without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Napoleon Bonaparte attempts to regain his throne, but his plans are complicated when he unexpectedly switches places with a commoner named Eugene Lenormand. The two men must then navigate each other's very different lives, struggling to maintain the deception and adapt to their new circumstances. As Napoleon experiences the challenges of ordinary life, and Eugene enjoys unexpected luxury, they face the risk of their elaborate scheme unraveling.
The Emperor's New Clothes Themes & Keywords
· 40 tags- melon campaign
- dual identity
- horse and carriage
- 1820s
- napoleon bonaparte character
- st. helena
- emperor
- impostor
- alternate history
- 19th century
- male female relationship
- notre dame cathedral
+28 more Show fewer
- waterloo
- ship
- military
- melon
- injury
- impersonation
- horse
- guard
- escape
- dog
- doctor
- disguise
- death
- dancing
- conspiracy
- confession
- coach
- british
- boat
- france
- paris france
- fruit
- class differences
- insane asylum
- fruit cart
- costume
- role reversal
- based on novel
The Emperor's New Clothes Cast
Ian Holm leads the cast, with Iben Hjejle. Directed by Alan Taylor.
-
Director Alan Taylor
The Emperor's New Clothes Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Emperor's New Clothes 60 on Metacritic.
-
Metacritic 60 Metascore
User score 7.0
See on Metacritic -
TMDB 67% User score
See on TMDB
The Emperor's New Clothes Plot Summary
What happens in The Emperor's New Clothes from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Napoleon finds himself in exile on the remote island of St. Helena after the defeat at the Battle of Waterloo. Intent on reclaiming his power, his loyal followers devise an audacious plan to smuggle in a look-alike to take his place. The plan is for the imposter to masquerade as Napoleon, allowing the real Emperor to secretly escape to Paris where he can announce his return. The intent is that once the imposter declares himself, the genuine Napoleon can emerge to the cheers of the French, who are eager for their leader’s resurgence.
Full summary
The whole story of The Emperor's New Clothes, scene by scene
The Emperor's New Clothes Box Office
The Emperor's New Clothes grossed $1.2 million worldwide. $661,903 came from the US and Canada and $574,279 (46%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.2M
- US & Canada
- $661.9K
- International
- $574.3K
The Emperor's New Clothes Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Emperor's New Clothes.
How Well Do You Know The Emperor's New Clothes?
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
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Where is Napoleon exiled after the battle of Waterloo?
Cars in The Emperor's New Clothes
4 cars on screen, including the Club Car DS and the 1995 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine.
-
Club Car DS Important role -
1995 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine Important role -
1973 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Minor role -
1964 Lincoln Continental Minor role
The Emperor's New Clothes Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “I vestiti nuovi dell'imperatore” and “벌거벗은 임금님”.
- Also known as
-
- I vestiti nuovi dell'imperatore
- 벌거벗은 임금님
- Mi Napoleón
- Новите дрехи на императора
- Новое платье императора
- Nowe szaty cesarza
- 皇帝的新装
- O Disfarce do Imperador
- 황제의 새옷
- Hainele noi ale imparatului
Seen The Emperor's New Clothes?
Movies Like The Emperor's New Clothes
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Emperor’s New Clothes, The Emperor’s New Clothes and Napoleon.
The Emperor's New Clothes FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Emperor's New Clothes, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Emperor's New Clothes?
The Emperor's New Clothes runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was The Emperor's New Clothes released?
The Emperor's New Clothes was released on June 14, 2002.
Who directed The Emperor's New Clothes?
The Emperor's New Clothes was directed by Alan Taylor.
More films by Alan Taylor Who is in the cast of The Emperor's New Clothes?
The Emperor's New Clothes stars Ian Holm and Iben Hjejle.
How much did The Emperor's New Clothes make at the box office?
The Emperor's New Clothes grossed $1.2 million worldwide ($661,903 domestic, $574,279 international).
How is The Emperor's New Clothes rated?
The Emperor's New Clothes has 60 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Does The Emperor's New Clothes have a post-credit scene?
No. The Emperor's New Clothes has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
