Andre Gonzales
4/10I just didn't like the ending that's why I gave it a low rating. The movie was ok and kept me interested. A lot of drug use that makes them do stupid stuff.
Reviewed on May 15, 2023
Empire(2002)
Two worlds collide.
6.2(123)1h 39m2002-12-06
CrimeActionDrama
Empire Synopsis
Big time drug dealer Victor Rosa is looking to get out of the game and sees his chance with a big deal with a new friend who happens to be a Wall St. stockbroker. Thinking this will be his chance to go out on top, Victor soon finds out that he's been double crossed and his last option is to get revenge.
Empire (2002) is a crime, action and drama film directed by Franc. Reyes, released on December 6, 2002 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars John Leguizamo, Peter Sarsgaard, Denise Richards and Vincent Laresca. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 123 ratings.
- Director:
- Franc. Reyes
- Writers:
- Franc. Reyes, Craig Garcia
- Producers:
- Michael Mailer, Daniel Bigel
- Cinematographer:
- Kramer Morgenthau
- Composer:
- Rubén Blades
- Production:
- Universal Pictures, Bigel / Mailer Films, Arenas
- Budget:
- $4,000,000
- Revenue:
- $18,591,272
- Status:
- Released
Empire (2002) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Empire before you stream it.
Empire Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Leguizamo
as Victor Rosa
Peter Sarsgaard
as Jack
Denise Richards
as Trish
Vincent Laresca
as Jimmy
Isabella Rossellini
as La Colombiana
Delilah Cotto
as Carmen
Nestor Serrano
as Rafael Menendez
Treach
as Chedda
- Rafael Báez
Rafael Báez
as Jay
Fat Joe
as Tito Severe
Carlos Leon
as Hector
Sonia Braga
as Iris
Key crew
Directed by Franc. Reyes, written by Franc. Reyes and Craig Garcia, produced by Michael Mailer and Daniel Bigel.
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Empire Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 123 ratings.
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Empire – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Empire online?
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Empire (2002) is available to stream on Starz Apple TV channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Empire?
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The main cast of Empire (2002) includes John Leguizamo, Peter Sarsgaard, Denise Richards, Vincent Laresca and Isabella Rossellini. The film was directed by Franc. Reyes. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Empire released?
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Empire was released on December 6, 2002 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Empire worth watching?
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Empire (2002) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 123 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, action and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Empire?
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Yes. The official Empire trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.