Where to watch The Last Emperor (1987) tonight
The Last Emperor (1987) runs 2 h 43 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 7.6 from 2,022 TMDB members. A dramatic history of Pu Yi, the last of the Emperors of China, from his lofty birth and brief reign in the Forbidden City, the object of worship by half a billion people; through his abdication, his decline and dissolute lifestyle; his exploitation by the invading Japanese, and finally to his obscure existence as just another peasant worker in the People's Republic.
- Runtime
- 2 h 43 min — ends 10:43 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- PG-13 (US)
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Released
- October 4, 1987
- TMDB rating
- 7.6 / 10 from 2,022 votes
- Director
- Bernardo Bertolucci
- Starring
- John Lone, Joan Chen, Peter O'Toole, Ruocheng Ying
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-04: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), Criterion Channel (subscription), Cinemax Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription), Cinemax Apple TV channel (subscription).
Questions people ask
- How long is The Last Emperor?
- The Last Emperor is 2 h 43 min long (163 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:43 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is The Last Emperor rated?
- The Last Emperor is rated PG-13 in the US.
- Is The Last Emperor 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 2 h 43 min, plan the evening: start by 8:17 pm to finish before 11 pm.
- Where can I stream The Last Emperor?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-04: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), Criterion Channel (subscription), Cinemax Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription), Cinemax Apple TV channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
Lists it could be on
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