Empire of the Sun
Director: Steven Spielberg
"To survive in a world at war, he must find a strength greater than all the events that surround him."
Jamie Graham, a privileged English boy, is living in Shanghai when the Japanese invade and force all foreigners into prison camps. Jamie is captured with an American sailor, who looks out for him while they are in the camp together. Even though he is separated from his parents and in a hostile environment, Jamie maintains his dignity and youthful spirit, providing a beacon of hope for the others held captive with him.
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Cast
Christian Bale
Jim
John Malkovich
Basie
Miranda Richardson
Mrs. Victor
Nigel Havers
Dr. Rawlins
Joe Pantoliano
Frank Demarest
Leslie Phillips
Maxton
Masatô Ibu
Sgt. Nagata
Emily Richard
Jim's Mother
Rupert Frazer
Jim's Father
Peter Gale
Mr. Victor
Takatarô Kataoka
Kamikaze Boy Pilot
Ben Stiller
Dainty
In brief
Empire of the Sun (1987) is a drama, history, war film. With an average rating of 7.5/10 from 2,198 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 2h 33min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Empire of the Sun online?
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How long is Empire of the Sun?
Empire of the Sun runs 153 minutes (2h 33min).
What rating does Empire of the Sun have?
Empire of the Sun has an average rating of 7.5/10 based on 2,198 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Empire of the Sun from?
Empire of the Sun was released in 1987.
