Empire (2015)
A gritty family drama unfolds as three sons and an ex-wife fiercely battle for control of a music empire.
A powerful family drama about the head of a music empire whose three sons and ex-wife all battle for his throne.
How intense is Empire?
Empire has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-14.
What Empire feels like
- Tone
- grittyintimatetense
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Empire
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 12, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Empire for you?
Is Empire scary?
No. Empire is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Empire gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Empire sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Empire OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
Where can I stream Empire?
Empire is streaming on Hulu, The Roku Channel and Tubi.
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