Napoleon (2023)
A relentless journey to power unfolds through the intimate, volatile romance of an emperor and his empress.
An epic that details the checkered rise and fall of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and his relentless journey to power through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship with his wife, Josephine.
How intense is Napoleon?
Napoleon has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Napoleon feels like
- Tone
- epicgrittyintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream Napoleon
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Napoleon for you?
Is Napoleon scary?
No. Napoleon is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Napoleon gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Napoleon sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Napoleon OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Napoleon?
Napoleon runs 2h 38m.
Where can I stream Napoleon?
Napoleon is streaming on Apple TV+.
Does Napoleon have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
Cast and crew
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