1987 · Drama / History / War
Empire of the Sun
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.
- 7.5/10 · 2,209 votes
- 2h 33m
- December 9, 1987
- English
Directed by Steven Spielberg
About Empire of the Sun
Empire of the Sun is a 1987 drama, history, and war film directed by Steven Spielberg. It runs 2h 33m. It was released on December 9, 1987.
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.
The original language is English. Spoken languages include English, Japanese, and Mandarin. Production countries include United States of America.
The average rating is 7.5 out of 10, based on 2,209 TMDB votes.
Empire of the Sun Details
- Title
- Empire of the Sun
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 33m
- Rating
- 7.5/10 from 2,209 votes
- Original language
- English
- Languages
- English, Japanese, and Mandarin
- Countries
- United States of America
- Director
- Steven Spielberg
- Writers
- Tom Stoppard
- Budget
- $35,000,000
- Box office
- $66,700,000
- Keywords
- based on novel or book, shanghai, china, atomic bomb, stadium, bravery, peasant, world war ii, prisoner of war, coming of age, pacific war, chinese, japanese army
Empire of the Sun Release Date
Empire of the Sun was released on December 9, 1987. More 1987 films are collected in the CineGo year archive.
Empire of the Sun Genres
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Empire of the Sun Cast
Christian BaleJim
John MalkovichBasie
Miranda RichardsonMrs. Victor
Nigel HaversDr. Rawlins
Joe PantolianoFrank Demarest
Leslie PhillipsMaxton
Masatô IbuSgt. Nagata
Emily RichardJim's Mother
Rupert FrazerJim's Father- Peter GaleMr. Victor
Takatarô KataokaKamikaze Boy Pilot
Ben StillerDainty
David NeidorfTiptree
Ralph SeymourCohen
Empire of the Sun Trailer
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