How long is Napoleon?

Napoleon is 5 h 32 min long (332 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 1:32 am; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Napoleon rated?

TMDB lists no US age certification for Napoleon.

Where can I stream Napoleon?

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Napoleon (1927) runs 5 h 32 min and averages 7.9 from 235 TMDB members. A biopic of former Emperor of France, Napoleon Bonaparte, tracing the Corsican's career from his schooldays (where a snowball fight is staged like a military campaign) to his flight from Corsica, through the French Revolution (where a real storm is intercut with a political storm) and the Terror, culminating in his triumphant 1797 invasion of Italy.

Runtime: 5 h 32 min — ends 1:32 am if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: no US certification listed
Genres: Drama, History, War
Released: January 10, 1927
TMDB rating: 7.9 / 10 from 235 votes
Director: Abel Gance
Starring: Albert Dieudonné, Nicolas Roudenko, Edmond van Daële, Alexandre Koubitzky
Language: French
Original title: Napoléon

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 5 h 32 min, plan the evening: start by 5:28 pm to finish before 11 pm.

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How long is Napoleon?: Napoleon is 5 h 32 min long (332 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 1:32 am; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Napoleon rated?: TMDB lists no US age certification for Napoleon.
Is Napoleon a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 5 h 32 min, plan the evening: start by 5:28 pm to finish before 11 pm.
Where can I stream Napoleon?: In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Darkroom (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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