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The Empire

Cosmic convergence.

4.9(107)20241h 50m1

In a quiet fishing village on northern France's Opal Coast, the birth of a peculiar child sparks a hidden war between extraterrestrial forces of good and evil.

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Status
Released
Budget
$8.8M
Box office
$1.3M
Language
French
  • witty
  • derisive

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Director

Bruno Dumont

Produced in

Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • Theatrical (limited)7 Mar 2025
  • United KingdomGB

    • Digital / OTTJustWatchTV21 Oct 2026
  • ArgentinaAR

    • PremiereBuenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema20 Apr 2024
  • BelgiumBE

    • Theatrical21 Feb 2024
  • FranceFR

    • Theatrical21 Feb 2024
    • Digital / OTT21 Jun 2024
    • TVCanal+27 Feb 2025
  • GermanyDE

    • PremiereBerlin International Film Festival18 Feb 2024
    • PremiereFantasy Filmfest Nights18 Apr 2024
    • Theatrical1221 Nov 2024
  • IrelandIE

    • Digital / OTTJustWatchTV21 Oct 2026
  • ItalyIT

    • Theatrical13 Jun 2024
  • LithuaniaLT

    • Digital / OTTŽMONĖS Cinema23 Jul 2026
  • PeruPE

    • PremiereLima Alterna Festival Internacional de Cine12 Oct 2024
  • PhilippinesPH

    • PremiereFrench Film Festival6 Nov 2026
  • PolandPL

    • PremiereNew Horizons Film Festival19 Jul 2024

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The Empire was released on 21 February 2024.

Audience reviews

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  • B

    Brent Marchant

    5/15/2025

    4/10

    When a film seeks to tackle such distinctive comedic forms as parody, satire or slapstick, the creators first need to make sure that what they’re hatching truly works. But, in the case of this latest offering from storied auteur Bruno Dumont, the mark is missed by a wide margin. This alleged take-off on classic space operas like the original “Star Wars” trilogy or “Spaceballs” (1987) simply doesn’t cut it, primarily …

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