The Last Emperor
Directed by Bernardo Bertolucci
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.
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Top cast
John Lone
Pu Yi (Adult)
Joan Chen
Wan Jung
Peter O'Toole
Reginald Johnston (R.J.)
Ruocheng Ying
The Governor
Victor Wong
Chen Pao Shen
Dennis Dun
Big Li
Ryuichi Sakamoto
Amakasu
Maggie Han
Eastern Jewel
Ric Young
Interrogator
Vivian Wu
Wen Hsiu
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Last Emperor online?
As of November 4, 2026, The Last Emperor is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, and Cinemax Apple TV channel in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is The Last Emperor on Netflix?
No — The Last Emperor is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, and Cinemax Apple TV channel instead.
Can I rent or buy The Last Emperor online?
Yes. In United States, The Last Emperor can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream The Last Emperor?
As of November 4, 2026, The Last Emperor is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Brazil, Canada, Germany, Italy, Russia, Spain, United Kingdom, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on November 4, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
