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  • The Emperor's Club
  • Opened November 22, 2002 | Runtime:2 hr. 0 min.
  • PG-13
    some sexual content
  • Kevin Kline stars as Arthur Hundert, a dedicated and inspiring Classics professor who has devoted his life to teaching at an elite boys' prep school. When a new student, Sedgewick Bell (Joel Gretsch), the headstrong son of a powerful senator, joins Read More
  • Cast: Kevin Kline, Emile Hirsch, Jesse Eisenberg, Paul Dano, Rishi Mehta
  • Director: Michael Hoffman
  • Genres: Period Film, Drama, Coming-of-Age

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The Emperor's Club Critic Reviews

So-so Avg. Critic Score out of 100 Metascore ® based on all critic ratings.

Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 90
    Washington Post | Desson Thomson

    This isn't a stand up and cheer flick; it's a sit down and ponder affair. And...

  • 75
    San Francisco Chronicle | Mick LaSalle

    A substantial examination of character, morality and destiny.

  • 75
    Chicago Sun-Times | Roger Ebert

    Kevin Kline's performance shows a deep understanding of the character, who is,...

  • 75
    Entertainment Weekly | Lisa Schwarzbaum

    A traditionally dressed, old-fashioned drama, starring Kevin Kline in the Robin...

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