If you're on the hunt for a historical drama, Ridley Scott's new Napoleon movie is one to check out. Adding to the allure of the film is the fact that you can watch Napoleon in 70mm. In this guide, we talk about the Napoleon 70mm locations and where you can watch it.
Napoleon is coming out in theaters this week so make sure to set a date for the movie.
What is Napoleon Movie About?
The official synopsis of Napoleon reads:
"Napoleon is a spectacle-filled action epic that details the checkered rise and fall of the iconic French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, played by Oscar winner Joaquin Phoenix. Against a stunning backdrop of large-scale filmmaking orchestrated by legendary director Ridley Scott, the film captures Bonaparte's relentless journey to power through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship with his one true love, Josephine, showcasing his visionary military and political tactics against some of the most dynamic practical battle sequences ever filmed."
The movie follows the story of French military leader, Napoleon Bonaparte. It was written by David Scarpa and directed by Ridley Scott. The main cast includes the following stars:
- Joaquin Phoenix as Napoleon Bonaparte
- Vanessa Kirby as Empress Josephine
- Tahar Rahim as Paul Barras
- Mark Bonnar as Jean-Andoche Junot
Where to Watch Napoleon in 70mm Locations
Napoleon is coming out in theaters on November 22, The good news is that you can watch the movie in 70mm format. Unfortunately, this is only available in select locations so you'll have to check with your local theater to check if it is available.
Here are the locations where Napoleon is slated to come out in 70mm format:
- Coolidge Corner Theater, Boston, MA
- Vista, Los Angeles, CA
- Village East by Angelika, New York, NY
- Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Austin, TX
- Cineplex Varsity, Toronto, Canada
Unfortunately, there are no 70mm prints planned for Europe and Australia so you an opt for the IMAX version.
It is said that the IMAX version of Napoleon will be six minutes longer than the 70mm print. But it's worth pointing out that the Apple TV version will also be 5 hours so it's still something to look out for. Meanwhile, the version that's coming to theaters will have a total runtime of two hours and 38 minutes, including its credits.
If you want better shadow detail retention, you can opt to watch Napoleon in the 70mm locations mentioned.
It's worth noting that Napoleon will be coming out on Apple TV+ eventually, especially since Apple financed and produced the film. But there's no mention of a specific release date.
It's possible that the earliest time we can stream Napoleon on Apple TV+ could be on January 6, 2024.
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