How long is Empire of Light?

Empire of Light is 1 h 55 min long (115 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:55 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Empire of Light rated?

Empire of Light is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream Empire of Light?

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Empire of Light (2022) runs 1 h 55 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.6 from 653 TMDB members. The duty manager of a seaside cinema, who is struggling with her mental health, forms a relationship with a new employee on the south coast of England in the 1980s.

Runtime: 1 h 55 min — ends 9:55 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Drama, Romance
Released: December 9, 2022
TMDB rating: 6.6 / 10 from 653 votes
Director: Sam Mendes
Starring: Olivia Colman, Micheal Ward, Toby Jones, Colin Firth
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: fuboTV (subscription), YouTube TV (subscription).

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How long is Empire of Light?: Empire of Light is 1 h 55 min long (115 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:55 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Empire of Light rated?: Empire of Light is rated R in the US.
Is Empire of Light a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Empire of Light?: In the US, as of 2026-11-08: fuboTV (subscription), YouTube TV (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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