Empire of the Sun (1987)
To survive in a world at war, he must find a strength greater than all the events that surround him.
Plot Summary
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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Director & Crew
Steven Spielberg
Director
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It has an IMDb rating of 7.5/10 based on 2115 votes.
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Empire of the Sun was directed by Steven Spielberg and released in 1987.
How long is Empire of the Sun?
Empire of the Sun has a runtime of 2 hours and 33 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1987-12-09
- Budget
- $35.0M
- Box Office
- $66.7M
- Status
- Released