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The Emperor's New Clothes

Play trailer Poster for The Emperor's New Clothes PG,  2002,  1h 46m,  Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 75% 83 Reviews Tomatometer 64% 500+ Ratings Popcornmeter
75% Tomatometer 83 Reviews 64% Popcornmeter 500+ Ratings
History records that when the great Napoleon Bonaparte was defeated at Waterloo he lost his power, his country and his freedom. Exiled to the island of St. Helena, he purportedly died a broken man. Yet history has been known to be wrong. Now comes a decidedly different version of events, an original tale about Napoleon's last great adventure -- and the adventures of the lowly imposter who assumed his identity in a grand conspiracy to outwit the world.
The Emperor's New Clothes

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Critics Consensus

The premise of The Emperor's New Clothes is intriguing, and Holm gives a delightful performance.

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Marc Savlov Austin Chronicle Aug 25, 2002
2.5/5
Fails to ignite in the way a film -- even a comedy -- revolving around Napoleon should. Go to Full Review
Jay Boyar Orlando Sentinel Jul 25, 2002
4/5
A delightful, if minor, pastry of a movie. Go to Full Review
Ella Taylor L.A. Weekly Jul 19, 2002
It's a great big snore. Go to Full Review
Renee Schonfeld Common Sense Media Jan 11, 2011
2/5
Farcical, old-fashioned Hans Christian Andersen tale. Go to Full Review
Mark Halverson Sacramento News & Review Aug 7, 2008
4/5
Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Sep 3, 2003
C-
A nifty premise turns into a ridiculous film. Go to Full Review
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Alan Taylor

Director

Ian Holm

Napoleon Bonaparte

Iben Hjejle

Pumpkin

Tim McInnerny

Dr. Lambert

Tom Watson

Gerard

Nigel Terry

Montholon

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The Emperor's New Clothes

Sir Ian Holm in a duel role as Napoleon Bonepart and the double who takes his place in exile in Alan Taylor's 19th Century fable, THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES. Alan Taylor (Right) directs Sir Ian Holm in the duel role as Emperor Napoleon Bonepart and the double who takes his place in the 19th Century fable, THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES. Sir Ian Holm as Emperor Napoleon Bonepart and Iben Hjejle as Pumpkin, a peasant who falls in love with him, in Alan Taylor's 19th Century fable, THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES. Iben Hjejle (Left) with Alan Taylor on the set of THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES. Iben Hjejle as Pumpkin, a peasant who falls in love with Napoleon Boneparte in THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES. Alan Taylor (Right) directs Sir Ian Holm on the set of THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES. Sir Ian Holm in a duel role as Napoleon Bonepart and the double who takes his place in THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES. A group of Parisian children mock Emperor Napoleon Boneparte, played by Sir Ian Holm, in Alan Taylor's 19th Century fable, THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES. Iben Hjejle as Pumpkin, a peasant who falls in love with Emperor Napoleon Boneparte, in Alan Taylor's 19th Century fable, THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES. View more photos

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Synopsis History records that when the great Napoleon Bonaparte was defeated at Waterloo he lost his power, his country and his freedom. Exiled to the island of St. Helena, he purportedly died a broken man. Yet history has been known to be wrong. Now comes a decidedly different version of events, an original tale about Napoleon's last great adventure -- and the adventures of the lowly imposter who assumed his identity in a grand conspiracy to outwit the world.
Director
Alan Taylor
Producer
Uberto Pasolini
Screenwriter
Simon Leys, Kevin Molony, Alan Taylor, Herbie Wave
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Mikado Films, Redwave Films
Rating
PG (Brief Language)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 14, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 12, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA)
$569.4K
Runtime
1h 46m
Sound Mix
Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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