Movie

The Emperor's Wife

“A fairy tale for grown ups.”

★ 5.1(9)20031h 40m

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Director: Julien Vrebos
Release date: 2003-09-03
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Belgium

About The Emperor's Wife

The Emperor's Wife is a 2003 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Julien Vrebos, starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Max Beesley and Rosana Pastor. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.1/10 from 9 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Emperor's Wife in Russia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In an undisclosed location and time, in the land of 1001 nights, the law dictates that the Emperor must take a new wife if his current Empress does not bear a son within seven years of marriage. At the celebration Ball of their sixth wedding anniversary, the Emperor (MAX BEESLEY - Torque) and his faithful manservant, Chamberlain (JONATHAN RHYS-MEYERS - Vanity Fair, Bend It Like Beckham, I'll Sleep When I'm Dead) begin the covert operation to find and prepare a virgin candidate to become the new Empress.A suitable young woman, Sabah (LETICIA DOLERA) is secretly transported into an isolated wing in the Imperial Palace. In this prison of fairytale rooms, she is tutored by the Masters and spied upon by the Emperor and Chamberlain. Should the current Empress (ROSANA PASTOR) conceive, everyone in the secret wing will be executed.

Cast

Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Chamberlain

Max Beesley

Emperor

Rosana Pastor

Empress

Leticia Dolera

Sabah

Claire Johnston

Mother

Alex Macqueen

Dr. Lambroso (as Alexander Macqueen)

Johnny de Mol

Thembe

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Emperor's Wife in Russia?+

The Emperor's Wife is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Russia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Emperor's Wife on Netflix?+

The Emperor's Wife is not on Netflix in Russia right now.

How long is The Emperor's Wife?+

The Emperor's Wife has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in The Emperor's Wife?+

The Emperor's Wife stars Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Max Beesley, Rosana Pastor, Leticia Dolera and Claire Johnston.

When did The Emperor's Wife come out?+

The Emperor's Wife is a 2003 movie directed by Julien Vrebos.

What genre is The Emperor's Wife?+

The Emperor's Wife is Drama film.

Who directed The Emperor's Wife?+

The Emperor's Wife was directed by Julien Vrebos.