Emperor 2012
“After the war was won, the battle for peace began.”
What is Emperor?
Emperor is a film first released in 2012. Catalogued under Drama, History, War.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2012
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 105 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 14, 2012
- Studios
- Fellers Film, Krasnoff / Foster Entertainment, United Performers' Studio
- Genres
- Drama, History, War
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.2/10
- Episode runtime
- ~105 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Fellers Film, Krasnoff / Foster Entertainment, United Performers' Studio
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Overview
Emperor is a film first released in 2012. Catalogued under Drama, History, War. Produced and broadcast by Fellers Film, Krasnoff / Foster Entertainment, United Performers' Studio. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A general must decide the fate of Japan’s emperor while searching for a lost love.”
- Explores a high‑stakes moral dilemma in post‑war Japan
- Combines political intrigue with personal quest
- Strong period atmosphere
- Pacing is deliberate, emphasizing dialogue over action
- Historical nuances may require background knowledge
Watch it if you enjoy thoughtful war dramas that blend politics with personal redemption.
Suitable for teens and adults; contains war‑related themes and mature political discussions.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the film set?
It takes place at the end of World II, during Japan’s surrender.
Who is the protagonist?
The story follows U.S. General Fellers, tasked with deciding Emperor Hirohito’s fate.
What dilemma does the general face?
He must choose whether the Japanese emperor should be tried as a war criminal.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a drama, history, and war film.
What is the film’s rating?
The movie is rated PG‑13.
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