Empire movies and TV shows
The list contains the best, new and most relevant empire movies ordered by relevance. The recommendation service has sorted out captivating, epic, exciting, tense, intense and serious films and TV shows about / with empire, battles, betrayal, fight, emperor, violence, warrior, medieval, weapons and military plots mostly in Drama, Action and History genres shot in USA, China, UK and other countries.
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TOP 10 movies tagged as empire: The Banquet (2006), The Great Seljuks (2020), Dune: Part One (2021), Foundation (2021), Sisi (2009), Troy (2004), Tearmoon Empire (2023), Raven of the Inner Palace (2022), Return of the Jedi (1983), Andor (2022).
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List of empire movies
Genre: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 131 min.
Story:
907 AD, the Tang Dynasty in China. The movie is set in an empire in chaos. The Emperor, the Empress, the Crown Prince, the Minister and the General all have their own enemies.
Style:
captivating, atmospheric, stylized, costume drama, serious ...
Plot:
emperor, empire, medieval, politics, heir, wuxia, martial arts, kung fu, betrayal, murder, exile, royal family ...
Time:
middle ages, 10th century
Place:
china, east asia, asia, mongolia, ancient china
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Genre: Drama, History, War
Country: Turkey
Duration: 120 min.
TV show
Story:
The growth of the great Seljuk Empire. An epic journey with love, secrets and struggle for the pursuit of order in the world and justice.
Style:
tense, serious, captivating, stylized, atmospheric ...
Plot:
sultan, turk, conquering, turkish history, muslim, battles, state affairs, roman empire, trap, medieval, showdown, intrigue ...
Time:
medieval times, 11th century, 12th century
Place:
turkey
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 155 min.
Story:
A mythic and emotionally charged hero’s journey, “Dune” tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure ...
Style:
cerebral, visually stunning, suspense, captivating, philosophical ...
Audience:
chick flick, adult
Plot:
desert, space opera, alien planet, politics, prophecy, messiah, premonition, outer space, survival, mind control, epic battle, desert planet ...
Time:
future, distant future, 2020s
Place:
space western
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124K
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: Ireland, USA
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
Follow a band of exiles on their monumental journey to save humanity and rebuild civilization amid the fall of the Galactic Empire.
Style:
futuristic, tense, captivating, realistic, novela ...
Plot:
prophecy, human clone, star wars, space travel, female nudity, empire, genetic engineering, supernatural ability, strong female lead, a vision, civilization, spacecraft ...
Time:
distant future, future
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Genre: Drama, History, Romance, War
Country: Germany, Italy, Austria
Duration: 200 min.
TV show
Story:
The Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph falls in love with the young Elisabeth. It's love at first sight but Franz Joseph's mother Sophie doesn't approve this love.
Style:
romantic, atmospheric, stylized, realistic, captivating ...
Plot:
royalty, nobility, empress, royal court, royal family, palace intrigue, motherhood, in love, empire, emperor, love, male female relationship ...
Time:
19th century, victorian era
Place:
austria
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610K
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
Country: UK, Malta, Bulgaria, USA
Duration: 163 min.
Story:
In year 1250 B.C. during the late Bronze age, two emerging nations begin to clash. Paris, the Trojan prince, convinces Helen, Queen of Sparta, to leave her husband Menelaus, and sail with him back to Troy. After Menelaus finds out that his wife was ...
Style:
epic, exciting, heroic, sexy, period piece ...
Audience:
boys' night, date night, manly, teens, girls' night ...
Plot:
sword fight, mythology, ancient history, ancient, vengeance, battlefield, courage, greek mythology, warrior, war, ancient world, king ...
Time:
ancient times, year 2004, middle ages, 2000s
Place:
greece, ancient greece, britain, hellas, europe ...
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Genre: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country: Japan
TV show
Story:
After a rebellion overthrows the Tearmoon Empire, Princess Mia meets her demise by guillotine at just 20 years old. She awakens eight years in the past, given a second chance at life. Haunted by her memory of the guillotine, the princess sets out to ...
Style:
anime, captivating, sincere, feel good, entertaining ...
Plot:
emperor, second chance, isekai, time travel, politics, guillotine, empire, reincarnation, princess, female protagonist, swordplay, school ...
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Genre: Animation, Fantasy, History, Mystery
Country: Japan
Duration: 23 min.
TV show
Story:
What is the true identity of the solitary Raven Consort?
The Raven Consort is a special consort living deep in the inner palace who, despite her title, does not perform nighttime duties for the emperor. Some who have seen her say she has the ...
Style:
anime, captivating, mystical, psychological, shoujo ...
Plot:
emperor, empire, male female relationship, politics, supernatural, magic, couple relations, life, relationship problems, lifestyle, mysticism, relationships ...
Place:
china, ancient china
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Genre: Action, Drama, History
Country: Turkey
Duration: 120 min.
TV show
Story:
The fight of Abdulhamid II to keep Ottoman Empire and caliphate alive.
Style:
captivating, thought provoking, islamic, historical drama
Plot:
geopolitics, sultan, ruler, emperor, historical figure, war, fight for supremacy, empire, politics, betrayal, islam, family drama ...
Time:
19th century, 20th century, 1900s
Place:
ottoman empire, istanbul turkey
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 131 min.
Story:
As Rebel leaders map their strategy for an all-out attack on the Emperor's newer, bigger Death Star. Han Solo remains frozen in the cavernous desert fortress of Jabba the Hutt, the most loathsome outlaw in the universe, who is also keeping ...
Style:
futuristic, cult classic, action adventure, visually stunning, epic fantasy ...
Audience:
kids, family friendly, family outing, teens, boys' night ...
Plot:
star wars, space opera, alien, space and aliens, intergalactic, jedi, heroic mission, space station, space wars, space battle, good versus evil, outer space ...
Time:
20th century, future, year 1983, 80s
Place:
space western
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 124 min.
Story:
The epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker, in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire, learns the ways of the Jedi from aging master Yoda. But Darth Vader is more determined than ever to capture Luke. Meanwhile, rebel leader Princess Leia, cocky ...
Style:
futuristic, epic, visually stunning, cult classic, action packed ...
Audience:
kids, family outing, chick flick, family friendly, boys' night ...
Plot:
star wars, space opera, outer space, space and aliens, sword fight, spacecraft, space travel, space battle, alien, creature, mentor, jedi ...
Time:
future, 20th century, year 1980, 80s
Place:
space western
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267K
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
The tale of the burgeoning rebellion against the Empire and how people and planets became involved. In an era filled with danger, deception and intrigue, Cassian Andor embarks on the path that is destined to turn him into a rebel hero.
Style:
futuristic, political thriller, saga, captivating, tense ...
Audience:
family friendly
Plot:
star wars, rebellion, space, galaxy, empire, mission, military, space wars, laser gun, space opera, spy, espionage ...
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
A standalone Star Wars adventure focused on the character Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Style:
saga, exciting, captivating, disturbing, retro ...
Plot:
star wars, space opera, outer space, galaxy, space, jedi, empire, lightsaber, hunted, master, recluse, fight ...
Place:
space western
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Genre: Fantasy
Country: Japan
TV show
Story:
Tughril Mahmut is a young pasha serving on the Divan of the Türkiye Stratocracy. The clouds of war are gathering over his country due to the threat of an aggressive Empire. With the Divan split between warmongers and the pacifists, Mahmut begins ...
Style:
anime, political, exciting, entertaining, captivating ...
Plot:
power struggle, empire, military, intrigue, strategy, diplomacy, fight for supremacy, battles, warrior, political intrigue, fictional war, politics ...
Place:
turkey
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573
Genre: Action, Drama, History
Country: UK
Duration: 44 min.
TV show
Story:
This series brings the rise and fall of the Roman Empire to life through the lens of one of the most exhilarating and brutal arenas in the history of humanity: the Colosseum. From the savage truth of a gladiator's life as a slave-warrior to the ...
Style:
historical drama, period piece, suspenseful, dramatic, captivating ...
Plot:
rise and fall, colosseum, arena, empire, ancient rome, battles, roman emperor, gladiator, emperor, european history, ancient history, slavery ...
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 123 min.
Story:
This amazing biblical drama chronicles the brave and historic legend of Hadassah, a Jewish orphan with exceptional beauty who rises to become Queen Esther of Persia and saves Persian Jews from genocide. By revealing her heritage to the king, Esther ...
Style:
biblical, serious, inspirational, captivating, sincere ...
Audience:
teens, girls' night
Plot:
ancient history, old testament, medieval, destiny, judaism, christian, courage, bible, queen, royal court, female protagonist, betrayal ...
Time:
biblical epic, year 2006, 5th century
Place:
persia, iran, asia, jerusalem, egypt ...
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Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min.
TV show
Story:
Follow the elite and experimental Clones of the Bad Batch as they find their way in a rapidly changing galaxy in the aftermath of the Clone Wars.
Style:
saga, captivating, exciting, anime, suspense ...
Audience:
kids
Plot:
star wars, space wars, intergalactic, galaxy, space and aliens, empire, alien, star trek, chase, fight for supremacy, evil empire, pilot ...
Place:
usa
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Country: USA, Australia, Canada
Duration: 124 min.
Story:
Super-Hero partners Scott Lang and Hope van Dyne, along with with Hope's parents Janet van Dyne and Hank Pym, and Scott's daughter Cassie Lang, find themselves exploring the Quantum Realm, interacting with strange new creatures and ...
Style:
psychotronic, captivating, tense, entertaining, humorous ...
Audience:
family friendly, adult
Plot:
superhero, scientist, villain, multiverse, advanced technology, empire, rescue, genocide, pizza, superhero team, bartender, husband wife relationship ...
Time:
2020s, 19th century, 21st century
Place:
san francisco
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Country: USA, Mexico
Duration: 137 min.
Story:
In the year 10,191, the world is at war for control of the desert planet Dune – the only place where the time-travel substance 'Spice' can be found. But when one leader gives up control, it's only so he can stage a coup with some ...
Style:
atmospheric, futuristic, visually stunning, cerebral, dark ...
Audience:
boys' night, teens
Plot:
desert, space travel, prophecy, messiah, dystopia, space opera, outer space, future war, desert planet, dune, chosen one, nobility ...
Time:
future, distant future, 20th century, year 1984
Place:
south pole, space western
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Biography, Drama, History, War
Country: China
Duration: 119 min.
Story:
Temüjin and Börte are childhood lovers who are deeply in love; but news of Temüjin's father's death swiftly disrupted their relationship. Temüjin heads back to his hometown, but was faced with a sudden attack from his father's ...
Style:
epic, captivating, period piece, intense, costume drama ...
Plot:
medieval, mongol empire, genghis khan, battles, empire, emperor, power struggle, fight for supremacy, warrior, fight, battlefield, historical epic ...
Time:
13th century
Place:
mongolia
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Genre: Action, Drama, History, War
Country: South Korea, China
Duration: 158 min.
Story:
In 1375, China was in chaos between Yuan Dynasty and Ming Dynasty. Coryo (an ancient kingdom of Korea then) sent a delegation of many diplomats, soldiers and a silent slave to make peace with the new Chinese government. However, this delegation got ...
Style:
exciting, rough, suspenseful, stylized, captivating ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
martial arts, medieval, master warrior, war, survival, kung fu, wuxia, samurai, battles, exile, fight, betrayal ...
Time:
medieval times, year 2001, middle ages, 14th century
Place:
china, hong kong, korea, mongolia, asia ...
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Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, History
Country: China
Duration: 8 min.
TV show
Story:
The protagonist Qin Chen, who was originally the top genius in the military domain, was conspired by the people to fall into the death canyon in the forbidden land of the mainland. Qin Chen, who was inevitably dead, unexpectedly triggered the power ...
Style:
tense, captivating, xianxia, 3d animation, thrilling ...
Audience:
teens
Plot:
martial arts, palace intrigue, power struggle, rebirth, reincarnation, betrayal, battles, fight, empire, master warrior, swordplay, wuxia ...
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Genre: Drama, History, Romance, War
Country: Brazil
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
When the men go to war, the women also battle. This tale takes place in the XIX century, during a terrible civil war. Italy’s revolutionary leader Garibaldi must choose between two loves: a sweet aristocratic lady or a brave woman who leaves her ...
Style:
novela, historical drama, period piece, serious, exciting ...
Plot:
forbidden love, civil war, independence, marriage, empire, women, sacrifice, brazilian history, loneliness, grief, love triangle, political conflict ...
Time:
19th century
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Biography, Drama, History, War
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 158 min.
Story:
A personal look at the French military leader’s origins and swift, ruthless climb to emperor, viewed through the prism of Napoleon’s addictive, volatile relationship with his wife and one true love, Josephine.
Style:
epic, thrilling, captivating, psychological, crying ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
french army, french military, french revolution, psychic, soldier, commander, crown, napoleonic wars, empress, leader, fight, exile ...
Time:
19th century, 1780s, 1810s, 18th century, 1790s ...
Place:
paris france, moscow russia, egypt, france, russia ...
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32K
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: France, USA, Czech Republic, Canada
Duration: 109 min.
Story:
North Carolina mountains at the end of the 1920s – George and Serena Pemberton, love-struck newly-weds, begin to build a timber empire. Serena soon proves herself to be equal to any man: overseeing loggers, hunting rattle-snakes, even saving a ...
Style:
depressing, emotional, teen, suspense, melancholic ...
Audience:
girls' night, teens, chick flick, kids
Plot:
jealousy, illegitimate son, twists and turns, brutality, family in crisis, obsession, cutting down a tree, miscarriage, tragedy, writers, loneliness, marriage ...
Time:
1920s, 1930s, year 2014, 20th century, future ...
Place:
north carolina, usa, new jersey
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Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: Turkey
Duration: 120 min.
TV show
Story:
Anastasia a young Greek woman in Ahmed I's harem takes on the name 'Kosem' (leader, pioneer). In a world of men, she rules of the Ottoman Empire through her sons and grandson.
Style:
emotional, captivating, stylized, historical drama, realistic ...
Plot:
palace intrigue, sultan, power struggle, strongman, strong female character, royal family, strong female lead, bossy woman, rise to the top, conspiracy, political intrigue, destiny ...
Time:
17th century, georgian era
Place:
ottoman empire, istanbul turkey, constantinople, turkey
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 133 min.
Story:
A rogue band of resistance fighters unite for a mission to steal the Death Star plans and bring a new hope to the galaxy.
Style:
futuristic, visually stunning, saga, scenic, tense ...
Audience:
kids, teens, family outing, family friendly, adult
Plot:
star wars, space opera, female protagonist, robot, strong female lead, rebel, space travel, tough girl, self sacrifice, redemption, jedi, rebellion ...
Time:
future, year 2016, 2010s
Place:
space western, london
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Genre: Drama, History, War
Country: Kazakhstan, France, USA
Duration: 112 min.
Story:
The Nomad is a historical epic set in 18th-century Kazakhstan. The film is a fictionalised account of the youth and coming-of-age of Ablai Khan, as he grows and fights to defend the fortress at Hazrat-e Turkestan from Dzungar invaders.
Style:
rough, exciting, serious, epic
Plot:
nomad, battles, danger, war, tragic hero, heroic mission, folk hero, ambition, political unrest, rivalry, rise and fall, state affairs ...
Time:
medieval times, 18th century, 1800s, 19th century
Place:
kazakhstan, asia
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183K
Genre: Action, Biography, Drama, History, War
Country: USA, UK, Netherlands, France, Germany
Duration: 175 min.
Story:
Alexander, the King of Macedonia, leads his legions against the giant Persian Empire. After defeating the Persians, he leads his army across the then known world, venturing farther than any westerner had ever gone, all the way to India.
Style:
epic, period piece, breathtaking, serious, factual ...
Audience:
date night, boys' night
Plot:
ancient history, war, conquering, medieval, battles, warlord, destiny, greek, ambition, ruler, gay, knight ...
Time:
ancient times, year 2004, middle ages
Place:
ancient greece, greece, persia, macedonia, egypt ...
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 135 min.
Story:
Through a series of daring escapades deep within a dark and dangerous criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his mighty future copilot Chewbacca and encounters the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian.
Style:
saga, action adventure, psychotronic, futuristic, captivating ...
Audience:
kids, teens, adult
Plot:
star wars, smuggler, spacecraft, organized crime, spaceship, interspecies friendship, gangster, smuggling, space travel, gambling, robot, dystopia ...
Time:
2010s, future
Place:
space western
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