Napoleon Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

He came from nothing. He conquered everything.

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Last modified: Nov. 20, 2023

Napoleon

Release Date: Wednesday, November 22, 2023 Theaters

Director: Ridley Scott

Starring: Joaquin Phoenix • Vanessa Kirby • Ludivine Sagnier • Ben Miles • Tahar Rahim

R Drama N/A

3.33 / 5.0

88% WILL SEE 12% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Napoleon is a spectacle-filled action epic that details the checkered rise and fall of the iconic French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, played by Oscar®-winner Joaquin Phoenix. Against a stunning backdrop of large-scale filmmaking orchestrated by legendary director Ridley Scott, the film captures Bonaparte's relentless journey to power through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship with his one true love, Josephine, showcasing his visionary military and political tactics against some of the most dynamic practical battle sequences ever filmed.

Drama Historical War

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Who stars in Napoleon – Cast List

Joaquin Phoenix
... Napoleon Bonaparte

Eddington, Joker
Vanessa Kirby
... Empress Josephine

Avengers: Doomsday, Eden
L
Ludivine Sagnier
... Theresa Cabarrus

Beloved, Peter Pan
B
Ben Miles
Canary Black, Words of War
T
Tahar Rahim
Alpha, Madame Web
I
Ian McNeice
I'll Be There, White Noise
C
Catherine Walker
My Sailor, My Love, The Delinquent Season
Y
Youssef Kerkour
A Bit of Light, Pirates
M
Matthew Needham
Painter

Who is making Napoleon – Crew List

A look at Napoleon behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Ridley Scott last helmed Gladiator II and House of Gucci. The film's writer David Scarpa last penned All the Money in the World and Londongrad.

Director: Ridley Scott
Screenwriter: David Scarpa
Producers: Ridley Scott
Kevin Walsh

Studios: Apple Original Films; Sony Pictures
Production Company: Scott Free Productions

Production – What we know about the Napoleon

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jan 2023

Completed

Changed Napoleon movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jan 2022

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Start shooting in Europe later this month.

Mar 2021

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for strong violence, some grisly images, sexual content and brief language
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: He came from nothing. He conquered everything.
Also known as: Kitbag
Language: English

Napoleon Trailers and Clips

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Final Trailer

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Official Trailer #2

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Official Trailer

Napoleon Release Date: When was the film released?

Napoleon was released in nationwide movie theaters on Wednesday, November 22 , 2023. There were 10 10 other movies released on the same date, including Wish, Maestro and Leave The World Behind.

The estimated home release date for Napoleon is currently being determined. Stay tuned!