The Emperor and the Assassin
In pre-unified China, the King of Qin sends his concubine to a rival kingdom to produce an assassin for a political plot, but as the king's cruelty mounts she finds her loyalty faltering.
Where to watch The Emperor and the Assassin in United States
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Where is The Emperor and the Assassin streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
| Japan | — | FOD |
About The Emperor and the Assassin
The Emperor and the Assassin is a 1998 Chinese-language history and drama film directed by Chen Kaige. The cast is led by Gong Li, Zhang Fengyi, Li Xuejian. It has a runtime of 2h 42m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Tubi TV.
The Emperor and the Assassin was produced by Hahn Shin Corporation and Le Studio Canal+ and made in China and France. It was released on October 8, 1998, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Chen Kaige
- Writers
- Chen Kaige, Wang Peigong
- Release date
- October 8, 1998
- Original language
- Chinese
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- China, France
- Production
- Hahn Shin Corporation, Le Studio Canal+
The Emperor and the Assassin cast & crew
The Emperor and the Assassin was directed by Chen Kaige and written by Chen Kaige and Wang Peigong.
The cast features Gong Li as Lady Zhao, Zhang Fengyi as Jing Ke, Li Xuejian as Ying Zheng, Wang Zhiwen as Marquis Changxin, Sun Zhou as Prince Yan Dan, and Chen Kaige as Lu Buwei.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Zhao Jiping, cinematography is by Zhao Fei, and it was produced by Satoru Iseki and Tsuguhiko Kadokawa.
Is The Emperor and the Assassin worth watching?
The Emperor and the Assassin holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 87 ratings, a solidly received history films.
At 2h 42m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy history and drama, The Emperor and the Assassin is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Emperor and the Assassin
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Cast of The Emperor and the Assassin
Gong Li
Lady Zhao
Zhang Fengyi
Jing Ke
Li Xuejian
Ying Zheng
Wang Zhiwen
Marquis Changxin
Sun Zhou
Prince Yan Dan
Chen Kaige
Lu Buwei
Pan Changjiang
Prison Official
Zhao Benshan
Gao Jianli
Ding Haifeng
Qin Wuyang
Zhou Xun
Blind Girl
Lü Xiaohe
General Fan Yuqi
Kong Qinsan
Liang Shi
The Emperor and the Assassin — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Emperor and the Assassin in United States?
The Emperor and the Assassin is streaming on Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is The Emperor and the Assassin on Tubi TV?
Yes — The Emperor and the Assassin is currently available on Tubi TV in United States.
▸What language is The Emperor and the Assassin in?
The Emperor and the Assassin is originally in Chinese, with audio tracks including Polish, Mandarin. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Emperor and the Assassin?
The Emperor and the Assassin runs 2 hours 42 minutes (162 minutes).
▸What is The Emperor and the Assassin rated?
The Emperor and the Assassin is rated R. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 87 ratings.
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