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The Last Emperor (1987): movie guide
The Last Emperor (1987) is a Drama, History running about 163 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.6/10 from 2,030 votes. Notable cast includes John Lone, Joan Chen, Peter O'Toole, Ruocheng Ying. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1987-10-04
- Runtime: 163 min
- TMDB: 7.6/10
- Genres: Drama, History
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1987-10-04

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What is The Last Emperor about?
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.
Cast highlights
The Last Emperor features John Lone, Joan Chen, Peter O'Toole, Ruocheng Ying, Victor Wong, Dennis Dun. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1987-10-04. Runtime: 163 minutes. TMDB score: 7.6/10 (2,030 votes). Genres: Drama, History. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Last Emperor?
- The Last Emperor is listed as Drama, History on TMDB.
- How long is The Last Emperor?
- The Last Emperor runs about 163 minutes.
- Who stars in The Last Emperor?
- Cast highlights include John Lone, Joan Chen, Peter O'Toole, Ruocheng Ying, Victor Wong, Dennis Dun.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Last Emperor?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track The Last Emperor?
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