Where to watch The Emperor's New Clothes (2001) in the UK
The Emperor's New Clothes (2001) is available to watch free in the UK on Channel 4. Last verified on 30 June 2026 by ScreenSearch.
The world's most powerful man is about to fight his greatest battle... between love and glory.
Napoleon, exiled, devises a plan to retake the throne. He'll swap places with commoner Eugene Lenormand, sneak into Paris, then Lenormand will reveal himself and Napoleon will regain his throne. Things don't go at all well; first, the journey proves more difficult than expected, but more disastrously, Lenormand enjoys himself too much to reveal the deception. Napoleon adjusts somewhat uneasily to the life of a commoner while waiting, while Lenormand gorges on rich food.
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in The Emperor's New Clothes.
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Ian HolmNapoleon Bonaparte / Sergeant Eugene Lenormand -
Iben HjejleNicole 'Pumpkin' Truchaut -
Tim McInnernyDr. Lambert -
Nigel TerryMontholon -
Eddie MarsanLouis Marchand -
Tom WatsonGerard
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Hugh BonnevilleBertrand -
Murray MelvinAntommarchi
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The Emperor's New Clothes — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Emperor's New Clothes for free in the UK?
The Emperor's New Clothes (2001) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom.
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The Emperor's New Clothes is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.
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