Empire of the Sun

Name: Empire of the Sun
Director: Steven Spielberg
Genre: Drama, History, War
Released: 1987
Duration: 153 min
Cast: Christian Bale, John Malkovich, Miranda Richardson, Nigel Havers, Joe Pantoliano

1987 · 153 min · Director: Steven Spielberg

Empire of the Sun (1987) is a history drama, directed by Steven Spielberg. It stars Christian Bale and John Malkovich. It unfolds against the backdrop of World War II. The 153-minute film holds an audience score of 7.5/10.

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What Empire of the Sun Is About

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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What is Empire of the Sun about?

Where can I watch Empire of the Sun?

Empire of the Sun is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Empire of the Sun?

Empire of the Sun runs for 153 minutes (2h 33m).

When did Empire of the Sun come out?

Empire of the Sun was released in 1987.

Who directed Empire of the Sun?

Empire of the Sun was directed by Steven Spielberg.

Who stars in Empire of the Sun?

Empire of the Sun stars Christian Bale, John Malkovich, Miranda Richardson, Nigel Havers.

What is Empire of the Sun's rating?

Empire of the Sun holds 7.7/10 on IMDb and 7.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 76 out of 100.