About this movie
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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Empire of the Sun
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Year
1987
Runtime
2h 33m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.5/10
Votes
2,134
Genre
Drama, History, War
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$35.0M
Cast
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
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Questions about Empire of the Sun
How long is Empire of the Sun?
Empire of the Sun has a runtime of 2h 33m (2 hours and 33 minutes).
Who directed Empire of the Sun?
Empire of the Sun was directed by Steven Spielberg and released in 1987.
What genre is Empire of the Sun?
Empire of the Sun is a Drama, History, War film (1987).
Who stars in Empire of the Sun?
The cast of Empire of the Sun includes Christian Bale, John Malkovich, Miranda Richardson, Nigel Havers, Joe Pantoliano.
What is the TMDB rating for Empire of the Sun?
Empire of the Sun has a TMDB rating of 7.5/10 based on 2,134 votes.
