The Last Emperor, released in 1987, is a remarkable biographical drama that offers a deep dive into the life of Pu Yi, the last Emperor of China. The movie received universal praise and swept the Oscars, securing all nine awards it was up for, including the coveted Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay. The movie is directed by Bernardo Bertolucci and co-written by Bertolucci and Mark Peploe.
Here’s how you can watch and stream The Last Emperor (1987) via streaming services such as HBO Max.
Is The Last Emperor (1987) available to watch via streaming?
Yes, The Last Emperor (1987) is available to watch via streaming on HBO Max.
The movie intricately weaves the narrative of Pu Yi’s life, from his early years as a child emperor to his eventual political rehabilitation. As the story unfolds, viewers are transported back to 1908, with Pu Yi arriving at Fushun Prison as a political prisoner and war criminal.
The film features a stellar cast with John Lone takes on the role of the adult Pu Yi, while Joan Chen portrays Wan Jung. The character of Reginald Johnston, also known as R.J., is brought to life by Peter O’Toole. The cast member includes Ying Ruocheng, Victor Wong, Dennis Dun, and many more.
Watch The Last Emperor (1987) streaming via HBO Max
The Last Emperor (1987) is available to watch on HBO Max. It is Warner Bros. owned streaming service. Max provides a diverse selection of television series.
You can watch via Max, formerly known as HBO Max, by following these steps:
- Go to HBOMax.com/subscribe
- Click ‘Sign Up Now’
- Choose your plan:
- $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year (with ads)
- $15.99 per month or $149.99 per year (ad-free)
- $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year (ultimate ad-free)
- Enter your personal information and password
- Select ‘Create Account’
Max With Ads provides the service’s streaming library at a Full HD resolution, allowing users to stream on up to two supported devices at once. Max Ad-Free removes the service’s commercials and allows streaming on two devices at once in Full HD. It also allows for 30 downloads at a time to allow users to watch content offline. On the other hand, Max Ultimate Ad-Free allows users to stream on four devices at once in a 4K Ultra HD resolution and provides Dolby Atmos audio and 100 downloads.
The Last Emperor (1987) synopsis is as follows:
“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.”
NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.
