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
Audiences are lukewarm on it.
Audience★ 5.8 from 184 ratings on TMDB
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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
| Runtime | 1h 45m |
| Genre | Drama / Thriller |
| Language | Spanish |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Jorge Coira
Cast

Juan

Alexandra Masangkay
Wendy

Georgina Amorós
Marta

Denís Gómez
Ángel

Laura Domínguez
Ana

María Botto
Charo
Where to watch in the US
Netflix
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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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