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Code Name: Emperor (2022)

Spanish · Drama / Thriller · 105 min
★ 5.8 Moderate ratings 184 ratings
Released Mar 18, 2022
Page updated Oct 20, 2026
FilmyChill score
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Audiences are lukewarm on it.

Audience★ 5.8 from 184 ratings on TMDB
Lukewarm
CriticsNo settled critics' reception on record
No verdict

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Code Name: Emperor is streaming in the US on Netflix.

What the audience says

Code Name: Emperor is a middling Spanish film — fine for a one-time watch but unlikely to stay with you. It's sitting at 5.8/10 on TMDB across 184 ratings, which puts it below the bar for most viewers. The 105-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In the US you can stream it on Netflix.

Should you spend 1h 45m on it?

1h 45m of Spanish drama with a thriller streak. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.

Why
5.8/10 across 184 ratings — a middling reception, so this one depends on whether the premise appeals to you.
Skip if
you want plot momentum over character work
Best for
A quiet evening at home

Story

Juan, a secret service agent, approaches Wendy, a young Filipina who works as a maid for a suspicious couple.

Good to know

Runtime1h 45m
GenreDrama / Thriller
LanguageSpanish
Best screenStream at home

Director

Jorge Coira

Cast

Alexandra Masangkay
Alexandra Masangkay
Wendy
Georgina Amorós
Georgina Amorós
Marta
Denís Gómez
Denís Gómez
Ángel
Laura Domínguez
Laura Domínguez
Ana
María Botto
María Botto
Charo

Where to watch in the US

Netflix

Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.

Availability as of Oct 20, 2026 — platforms may change over time.

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Trailer

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Frequently asked

Is Code Name: Emperor worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Skip — Audiences are lukewarm on it. It rates 5.8/10 on audience ratings. 1h 45m of Spanish drama with a thriller streak. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
Where can I watch Code Name: Emperor?
You can stream Code Name: Emperor in the US on Netflix.
When is Code Name: Emperor coming to streaming?
Code Name: Emperor is already streaming in the US on Netflix.
What language is Code Name: Emperor in?
Code Name: Emperor is a Spanish film (Drama / Thriller).
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