Emperor
Directed by Mark Amin
An escaped slave travels north and has chance encounters with Frederick Douglass and John Brown. Based on the life story of Shields Green.
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Top cast
Dayo Okeniyi
Shields Green
Bruce Dern
Levi Coffin
James Cromwell
John Brown
Kat Graham
Delores
Ben Robson
Luke McCabe
Naturi Naughton
Sarah Green
Paul Scheer
Duvane Henderson
Keean Johnson
Rufus Kelly
M.C. Gainey
Randolph Stevens
Mykelti Williamson
Truesdale
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Emperor online?
Emperor is not currently included with any streaming subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability differs by country, so it may be on a subscription service elsewhere.
Is Emperor on Netflix?
No — Emperor is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track.
Can I rent or buy Emperor online?
Yes. In United States, Emperor can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream Emperor?
As of November 4, 2026, Emperor is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and United Kingdom, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on November 4, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
