

Empire Falls
“Every small town has a big story.”
The humorous, poignant story of a declining New England town and its inhabitants, whose lives are deeply rooted in and influenced by the Knox River and its vacant mills, their class differences, and ghosts of the past.
Where to watch Empire Falls in United States
Click a service to open Empire Falls there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Empire Falls streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | JioHotstar | — |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
| Canada | Crave, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Foxtel Now, HBO Max | — |
| Germany | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
| France | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
About Empire Falls
Empire Falls is a 2005 English-language drama series. The cast is led by Ed Harris, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Helen Hunt. It spans 1 season and 2 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, HBO Max.
Empire Falls was produced by Marc Platt Productions, HBO Films, and Aspetuck Productions and made in United States of America. It was first aired on May 28, 2005.
- First aired
- May 28, 2005
- Last aired
- May 29, 2005
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (2 episodes)
- Network
- HBO
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Marc Platt Productions, HBO Films, Aspetuck Productions
Empire Falls cast & crew
The cast features Ed Harris as Miles Roby, Philip Seymour Hoffman as Charlie Mayne, Helen Hunt as Janine Roby, Paul Newman as Max Roby, Robin Wright as Grace Roby, and Aidan Quinn as David Roby.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Paul Grabowsky, cinematography is by Ian Baker, and it was produced by William Teitler and Scott Steindorff.
Is Empire Falls worth watching?
Empire Falls holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 74 ratings, a solidly received drama series.
With 1 season and 2 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy drama, Empire Falls is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Empire Falls
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Cast of Empire Falls

Ed Harris
Miles Roby

Philip Seymour Hoffman
Charlie Mayne

Helen Hunt
Janine Roby

Paul Newman
Max Roby

Robin Wright
Grace Roby

Aidan Quinn
David Roby

Joanne Woodward
Francine Whiting

Dennis Farina
Walt Comeau

William Fichtner
Jimmy Minty

Estelle Parsons
Bea

Theresa Russell
Charlene

Kate Burton
Cindy Whiting
Empire Falls — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Empire Falls in United States?
Empire Falls is streaming on YouTube TV, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is Empire Falls on YouTube TV?
Yes — Empire Falls is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is Empire Falls in?
Empire Falls is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Empire Falls are there?
Empire Falls has 1 season with 2 episodes in total.
▸What is Empire Falls rated?
It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 74 ratings.











