

Empire of the Sun

★ 7.5/10•1987•2h 33m•PG•Drama•History•War
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.
Steven Spielberg · Director
Tom Stoppard · Screenplay
StatusReleased
Runtime2h 33m
LanguageEN
Release DateDec 9, 1987
Budget$35,000,000
Revenue$66,700,000
StatusReleased
Runtime2h 33m
LanguageEN
Release DateDec 9, 1987
Budget$35,000,000
Revenue$66,700,000
Warner Bros. Pictures





















































