

Emancipation
Inspired by the gripping true story of a man who would do anything for his family—and for freedom. When Peter, an enslaved man, risks his life to escape and return to his family, he embarks on a perilous journey of love and endurance.
Where to watch Emancipation in United States
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Where is Emancipation streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store |
| United Kingdom | Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |
| Germany | Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Sooner |
| Spain | Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Brazil | Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Japan | Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store |
About Emancipation
Emancipation is a 2022 English-language drama, war and history film directed by Antoine Fuqua. The cast is led by Will Smith, Ben Foster, Charmaine Bingwa. It has a runtime of 2h 12m. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 1300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel.
Emancipation was produced by Westbrook, McFarland Entertainment, and Escape Artists and made in United States of America. It was released on December 2, 2022, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Antoine Fuqua
- Writers
- Bill Collage
- Release date
- December 2, 2022
- OTT release
- December 8, 2022
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Westbrook, McFarland Entertainment, Escape Artists
Emancipation cast & crew
Emancipation was directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by Bill Collage.
The cast features Will Smith as Peter, Ben Foster as Jim Fassel, Charmaine Bingwa as Dodienne, Gilbert Owuor as Gordon, Ronnie Gene Blevins as Harrington, and Aaron Moten as Knowls.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Marcelo Zarvos, cinematography is by Robert Richardson, and it was produced by Glen Basner and Chris Brigham.
Is Emancipation worth watching?
Emancipation holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 1,266 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 12m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, war, and history, Emancipation is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Emancipation
In United States, you can stream Emancipation on Apple TV and Apple TV Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on December 8, 2022.
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Cast of Emancipation

Will Smith
Peter

Ben Foster
Jim Fassel

Charmaine Bingwa
Dodienne
Gilbert Owuor
Gordon

Ronnie Gene Blevins
Harrington

Aaron Moten
Knowls

Jabbar Lewis
Tomas

Michael Luwoye
John

Steven Ogg
Howard

Grant Harvey
Leeds

Mustafa Shakir
Lt. Andrew Cailloux

Paul Ben-Victor
Major G. Halstead
Emancipation — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Emancipation in United States?
Emancipation is streaming on Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Emancipation on Apple TV?
Yes — Emancipation is currently available on Apple TV in United States.
▸What language is Emancipation in?
Emancipation is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Emancipation?
Emancipation runs 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).
▸What is Emancipation rated?
Emancipation is rated R. It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 1,266 ratings.
▸When did Emancipation release on OTT?
Emancipation became available digitally on December 8, 2022.











