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The poster features a young emperor in traditional attire, surrounded by soldiers in formal uniforms. The scene is set against a backdrop of the Forbidden City, bathed in warm golden hues. The mood is solemn and historical, capturing the grandeur and gravity of the imperial court.

The Last Emperor

1987 · Movie · 163 min· Updated Apr 2026
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🌐Japanese,Mandarin,English· Originally English
Rated:PG-13

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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 film that explores themes of suicide, experiment, china. It also touches on isolation and buddhism and becoming an adult.

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Bernardo Bertolucci

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John Lone, Joan Chen, Peter O'Toole, Ruocheng Ying, Victor Wong, Dennis Dun, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Maggie Han, Ric Young, Vivian Wu

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The poster features a young emperor in traditional attire, surrounded by soldiers in formal uniforms. The scene is set against a backdrop of the Forbidden City, bathed in warm golden hues. The mood is solemn and historical, capturing the grandeur and gravity of the imperial court.

The Last Emperor

1987•⭐ 7.6•163 min•Updated Apr 2026
🌐Japanese,Mandarin,English· Originally English

You can stream The Last Emperor (1987) on Apple TV+ with a subscription.

Rated:PG-13
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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 film that explores themes of suicide, experiment, china. It also touches on isolation and buddhism and becoming an adult.

Director

Bernardo Bertolucci

Cast

John Lone, Joan Chen, Peter O'Toole, Ruocheng Ying, Victor Wong, Dennis Dun, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Maggie Han, Ric Young, Vivian Wu

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The Last Emperor is streaming on Apple TV+. The Last Emperor is streaming on Max. The Last Emperor is streaming on Cinemax Amazon Channel. The Last Emperor is streaming on Criterion Channel. The Last Emperor is not currently available on Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Prime Video. Availability last verified April 1, 2026.

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