Empire of the Sun
(1987)
7.7
PixlRun
To survive in a world at war, he must find a strength greater than all the events that surround him.
Country
United States of America
Original language
English, Japanese, Mandarin
Runtime
2h 33min
Premiere
1987-12-09
Box office
$22,238,696
worldwide gross
MPAA rating
PG
Director
Steven Spielberg
Cinematography
Allen Daviau
Editor
Michael Kahn
Producers
Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, Steven Spielberg
Production
Warner Bros. Pictures · Amblin Entertainment
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Christian Bale
Jim
John Malkovich
Basie
Miranda Richardson
Mrs. Victor
Nigel Havers
Dr. Rawlins
Joe Pantoliano
Frank Demarest
Leslie Phillips
Maxton
Emily Richard
Jim's Mother
Director
Steven SpielbergCinematography
Allen DaviauEditor
Michael KahnProducers
Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, Steven SpielbergPhotos
Awards summary
Nominated for 6 Oscars. 13 wins & 17 nominations total
Our review
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.
Frequently asked questions
Who directed Empire of the Sun?
Steven Spielberg directed Empire of the Sun in 1987.
What is the IMDb rating?
Empire of the Sun has an IMDb rating of 7.7/10 from 142,122 votes.
Where can I watch Empire of the Sun?
Empire of the Sun is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.
How long is Empire of the Sun?
Empire of the Sun has a runtime of 2h 33min (153 minutes).
How much did Empire of the Sun earn at the box office?
Empire of the Sun earned $22,238,696 worldwide.