Movie

The Emperor and the Assassin

★ 6.9(87)19982h 42m

The Emperor and the Assassin is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in New Zealand. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Director: Chen Kaige
Release date: 1998-10-08
Runtime: 2h 42m
Language: Polish
Status: Released
Country: China
Studio: Hahn Shin Corporation

The Emperor and the Assassin — trailer

About The Emperor and the Assassin

The Emperor and the Assassin is a 1998 movie in the History and Drama genres, directed by Chen Kaige, starring Gong Li, Zhang Fengyi and Li Xuejian. It has a runtime of 2 hours 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 87 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Emperor and the Assassin in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

assassinchinakingdomoccupying powergovernanceconcubinewarring states period3rd century bc

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Emperor and the Assassin in New Zealand?+

In New Zealand, The Emperor and the Assassin is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Emperor and the Assassin on Netflix?+

The Emperor and the Assassin is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is The Emperor and the Assassin?+

The Emperor and the Assassin has a runtime of 2 hours 42 minutes (162 minutes).

Who stars in The Emperor and the Assassin?+

The Emperor and the Assassin stars Gong Li, Zhang Fengyi, Li Xuejian, Wang Zhiwen and Sun Zhou.

When did The Emperor and the Assassin come out?+

The Emperor and the Assassin is a 1998 movie directed by Chen Kaige.

What genre is The Emperor and the Assassin?+

The Emperor and the Assassin is History and Drama film.

Who directed The Emperor and the Assassin?+

The Emperor and the Assassin was directed by Chen Kaige.