The Last Emperor (1987)
Overview
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.
Where to watch The Last Emperor
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max, Criterion Channel, Cinemax | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | ARROW | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Foxtel Now | Apple TV, YouTube, Beamafilm | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV, Beamafilm | Apple TV |
| United Arab Emirates | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV, Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Sooner +4 | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Canal VOD +5 |
| Spain | Filmin, Acontra Plus | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Acontra Plus | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
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What is The Last Emperor about?
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. The Last Emperor is a Drama, History movie, released on 1987-10-04, runtime 163 minutes.
Is The Last Emperor worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Last Emperor 7.6 out of 10 from 2,026 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch The Last Emperor?
In the United States, The Last Emperor streams on HBO Max, Criterion Channel and Cinemax and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Bernardo Bertolucci
Cast
- John Lone as Pu Yi (Adult)
- Joan Chen as Wan Jung
- Peter O'Toole as Reginald Johnston (R.J.)
- Ruocheng Ying as The Governor
- Victor Wong as Chen Pao Shen
- Dennis Dun as Big Li
- Ryuichi Sakamoto as Amakasu
- Maggie Han as Eastern Jewel
- Ric Young as Interrogator
- Vivian Wu as Wen Hsiu
- Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa as Chang
- Jade Go as Ar Mo
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Sources
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