Empire of the Sun (1987)

Name: Empire of the Sun
Genre: Drama, History, War
Duration: 153 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Christian Bale, John Malkovich, Miranda Richardson, Nigel Havers, Joe Pantoliano

PG Drama, History, War - 2h 33m

72% FP FP Average 7.7 IMDb IMDb 77% Rotten Rotten Tomatoes 62% Meta Meta Critic

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

Allen Daviau

Cinematographer