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Like just about every other Ridley Scott movie, ‘Napoleon’ is getting a director’s cut

The Ridley Scott epic “Napoleon: The Director’s Cut” is now available to stream on Apple TV+, with the online version 48 minutes longer than the theatrical release.

Horsemen in Napoleonic uniforms charge with swords raised, carrying French flags, across a grassy plain.
Napoleon [Apple TV+]

The epic historical drama “Napoleon” achieved a theatrical release in 2023, but at the time, director and co-producer Ridley Scott wanted to release a longer version. Now we know how long the Apple TV+ edition is.

Written by David Scarpa, “Napoleon” told the story of the titular historical figure, his rise to power, and his relationship with Josephine. Starring Joaquin Phoenix and Vanessa Kirby, the film ran for 157 minutes, or two hours and 37 minutes, in theaters.

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