Empire of the Sun

To survive in a world at war, he must find a strength greater than all the events that surround him.

19872h 33m7.5(2,209 votes)

DramaHistoryWar

Synopsis

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 envir…

Empire of the Sun (1987) is a drama, history, and war film directed by Steven Spielberg. It stars Christian Bale, John Malkovich, and Miranda Richardson. The film runs for 2 hours 33 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.5 out of 10 from 2,209 votes.

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Director

Steven Spielberg

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Empire of the Sun

Where can I watch Empire of the Sun?

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Who stars in Empire of the Sun?

Empire of the Sun stars Christian Bale, John Malkovich, Miranda Richardson, and Nigel Havers, and was directed by Steven Spielberg.

How long is Empire of the Sun?

Empire of the Sun has a runtime of 2 hours 33 minutes.

When did Empire of the Sun come out?

Empire of the Sun was released in 1987.

What genre is Empire of the Sun?

Empire of the Sun is a drama, history, and war film.

Is Empire of the Sun worth watching?

Empire of the Sun holds an average audience score of 7.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.