Where to watch The Emperor of Paris (2018) tonight
The Emperor of Paris (2018) runs 2 h 1 min and averages 6.3 from 542 TMDB members. Paris, France, early 19th century. The legendary convict François Vidocq lives in disguise trying to escape from a tragic past that torments him. When, after an unfortunate event, he crosses paths with the police chief, he makes a bold decision that will turn the ruthless mastermind of the Parisian underworld against him.
- Runtime
- 2 h 1 min — ends 10:01 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- no US certification listed
- Genres
- Drama, Crime, Thriller
- Released
- December 19, 2018
- TMDB rating
- 6.3 / 10 from 542 votes
- Director
- Jean-François Richet
- Starring
- Vincent Cassel, Patrick Chesnais, August Diehl, Olga Kurylenko
- Language
- French
- Original title
- L'Empereur de Paris
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Hoopla (free).
Questions people ask
- How long is The Emperor of Paris?
- The Emperor of Paris is 2 h 1 min long (121 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:01 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is The Emperor of Paris rated?
- TMDB lists no US age certification for The Emperor of Paris.
- Is The Emperor of Paris a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Crime reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
- Where can I stream The Emperor of Paris?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Hoopla (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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