The Emperor of Paris

The Emperor of Paris

Fugitive. Detective. Legend.

Directed by Jean-François Richet

Produced by France 2 Cinéma, Gaumont

2018121 min6.3 / 10

A historical crime thriller about a reformed convict haunted by his past, caught between reinvention and the criminal underworld that refuses to let him go.

Paris, France, early 19th century. The legendary convict François Vidocq lives in disguise trying to escape from a tragic past that torments him. When, after an unfortunate event, he crosses paths with the police chief, he makes a bold decision that will turn the ruthless mastermind of the Parisian underworld against him.

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  • Is The Emperor of Paris sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is The Emperor of Paris scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Is The Emperor of Paris violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Does The Emperor of Paris end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The Emperor of Paris easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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