Where to watch Emperor (2012) in the UK
Emperor (2012) is currently available to stream in the UK on Icon Film Amazon Channel. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
After the war was won, the battle for peace began.
As the Japanese surrender at the end of WWII, Gen. Fellers is tasked with deciding if Emperor Hirohito will be hanged as a war criminal. Influencing his ruling is his quest to find Aya, an exchange student he met years earlier in the U.S.
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in Emperor.
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Matthew FoxGeneral Bonner Fellers -
Tommy Lee JonesGeneral Douglas MacArthur -
Eriko HatsuneAya Shimada -
Masayoshi HanedaTakahashi -
Kaori MomoiMitsuko Kajima -
Toshiyuki NishidaGeneral Kajima -
Colin MoyGeneral Richter -
Masatô IbuKoichi Kido
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Emperor — frequently asked questions
Where can I stream Emperor in the UK?
Emperor (2012) is currently included in subscriptions to Icon Film Amazon Channel in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.
How much does it cost to rent Emperor?
Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube so you can check the current price.
Can I buy a digital copy of Emperor?
Yes. Emperor can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
Is Emperor on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
Emperor is currently included with: Icon Film Amazon Channel.
How accurate is this film's availability data?
Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.
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