Empire of the Sun (1987)

Not under 12

Reason:Violence

Where to watch

Rent

Plot

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.

Cast

Christian BaleJim

John MalkovichBasie

Miranda RichardsonMrs. Victor

Nigel HaversDr. Rawlins

Joe PantolianoFrank Demarest

Leslie PhillipsMaxton

Masatô IbuSgt. Nagata

Marc KlasfeldMr. Victor

Takatarô KataokaKamikaze Boy Pilot

Ben StillerDainty

David NeidorfTiptree

Sandra MiloCohen

Robert StephensMr. Lockwood

Zhai NaisheYang

Guts IshimatsuSgt. Uchida

Emma PiperAmy Matthews

James WalkerMr. Radik

Lee Seung-chulMrs. Lockwood

Ralph MichaelMr. Partridge

Simon HarrisonBritish Prisoner

Writers and directors

Steven SpielbergDirectorf. 1946

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The Movie Diorama ★ 7.0/10

Empire of the Sun glaringly shines insight into the impoverished wealthy amidst war-torn China. Spielberg is one of a handful of directors that everyone acknowledges. Whether your interest lies with f…16. Jan 2020

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Wuchak ★ 4.0/10

_**Even great people have a dud on occasion**_ A British boy (Christian Bale) living with his wealthy parents in Shanghai is separated from them when Japanese forces invade in the early years of WW…15. Aug 2020

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