Imperium (2016)
An idealistic FBI agent infiltrates a radical white supremacy group, navigating a bleak and tense underworld.
Nate Foster, a young, idealistic FBI agent, goes undercover to take down a radical white supremacy terrorist group. The bright up-and-coming analyst must confront the challenge of sticking to a new identity while maintaining his real principles as he navigates the dangerous underworld of white supremacy. Inspired by real events.
How intense is Imperium?
Imperium is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Imperium feels like
- Tone
- grittytensesuspensefulbleak
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Imperium
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Imperium for you?
Is Imperium scary?
Only a little. Imperium has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Imperium gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Imperium sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Imperium OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Imperium?
Imperium runs 1h 49m.
Where can I stream Imperium?
Imperium is streaming on Starz, The Roku Channel, YouTube (free) and Plex.
Does Imperium have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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