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Where to Watch The Last Emperor(1987)
“1500 slaves. 353,260,000 royal subjects. Warlords. Concubines. And 2 wives. He was the loneliest boy in the world.”
Looking for where to watch The Last Emperor? You can currently find The Last Emperor online through HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, and Criterion Channel. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.
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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The Last Emperor (1987), directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, is a drama film and is available to stream on 9 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 7.7/10 and 86% on Rotten Tomatoes from 1,930 ratings, it is well-reviewed by critics and audiences alike. Released in 1987, it's a 1980s drama that continues to find new audiences through streaming.
The film stars John Lone, Joan Chen, and Peter O'Toole. At 163 minutes, it's a substantial commitment at over two hours. Plan accordingly: this is a movie that rewards a single sitting rather than being broken across multiple sessions.
If you're looking to watch The Last Emperor online, the best option is HBO Max Amazon Channel for subscribers, and it's also included with YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, Max, and Cinemax Apple TV Channel, so subscribers to any of those services can watch without an additional rental. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Fandango At Home. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Charley Varrick and Empire of the Sun, both of which are available to stream right now.
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Frequently asked
- No — The Last Emperor isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, Max, Cinemax Apple TV Channel.
- The Last Emperor is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, Max, Cinemax Apple TV Channel in the US.
- No — The Last Emperor isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, Max, Cinemax Apple TV Channel.
- No — The Last Emperor isn't on a free-with-ads service right now, but it's included with HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, Max, Cinemax Apple TV Channel.
- The Last Emperor runs 2h 43m (163 minutes total).
- IMDb 7.7/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 86% · Metacritic 76/100.
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