The film follows the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte, the French military leader and emperor. It explores his ambitious nature, his military conquests, his love affair with Josephine, and his eventual downfall.

Overview:

• Director: Ridley Scott
• Writer: William Goldman, David Franzoni
• Producer: Ridley Scott, Kevin Walsh, Jean-Noël Cognet
• Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Vanessa Kirby, Ben Miles, Tahar Rahim
• Release Date: November 22, 2023
• Genre: Historical drama, war
• Duration: 142 minutes

Cast:

• Joaquin Phoenix as Napoleon Bonaparte
• Vanessa Kirby as Josephine Bonaparte
• Ben Miles as Talleyrand
• Tahar Rahim as Paul Barras
• Youssef Kerkour as Lazare Carnot
• Philippe Katerine as Louis XVIII
• Mark Rylance as Alexander I of Russia

Reception:

The film received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised its historical accuracy and Phoenix’s performance, while others found it to be overly long and lacking in emotional depth.

Awards:

• BAFTA nomination for Best Production Design
• Critics’ Choice Award nomination for Best Cinematography

Watch Online:

“Napoleon” is currently available for streaming on various platforms, including Hulu and Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV