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Empire of Light(2022)
Status: Released
Date: 2022-12-09
66%
572 Votes
Time: 1h 55m
Overview:
The duty manager of a seaside cinema, who is struggling with her mental health, forms a relationship with a new employee on the south coast of England in the 1980s.
Languages: English, Spanish.
Countries:
United Kingdom,
United States of America
Budget: $13,500,000.00
Revenue: $11,395,604.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: Empire of Light
Top 10 Billed Cast
Olivia Colman
Hilary
Micheal Ward
Stephen
Toby Jones
Norman
Colin Firth
Donald Ellis
Tom Brooke
Neil
Tanya Moodie
Delia
Hannah Onslow
Janine
Crystal Clarke
Ruby
Monica Dolan
Rosemary Bates
Ron Cook
Mr. Cooper
Video Trailer Empire of Light
Video: Official Trailer
Official Trailer
Official UK Trailer
'EMPIRE OF LIGHT' with Olivia Colman, Sam Mendes & more filmmakers | Academy Conversations
“A Deeply Personal Story” Featurette
“Beach” Clip
"Fishing" Clip
“Illusion of Life” Clip
“You Have To Go Out and Get It” Clip
“You Need Serious Help” Clip
Colin Firth, Olivia Colman and Micheal Ward shine on the Empire of Light red carpet at LFF 2022
All 14 videos
Official Trailer - Trailer
Official UK Trailer - Trailer
'EMPIRE OF LIGHT' with Olivia Colman, Sam Mendes & more filmmakers | Academy Conversations - Featurette
“A Deeply Personal Story” Featurette - Behind the Scenes
“Beach” Clip - Clip
"Fishing" Clip - Clip
“Illusion of Life” Clip - Clip
“You Have To Go Out and Get It” Clip - Clip
“You Need Serious Help” Clip - Clip
Colin Firth, Olivia Colman and Micheal Ward shine on the Empire of Light red carpet at LFF 2022 - Featurette
Featurette - Featurette
Official Teaser Trailer - Teaser
Sam Mendes introduces Empire of Light at BFI London Film Festival 2022 - Featurette
UK Cinema Heroes - Featurette
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