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Empire of the Sun is a 1987 American epic coming-of-age war film directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Tom Stoppard, based on J. G. Ballard's semi-autobiographical 1984 novel of the same name.
- $25 million
- John Williams
- December 11, 1987 (United States)
Dec 25, 1987 · A drama war film directed by Steven Spielberg, based on J.G. Ballard's novel about a young English boy's survival in a Japanese POW camp in China. Starring Christian Bale, John Malkovich, Miranda Richardson and others, nominated for 6 Oscars.
- (132K)
- Drama, War
- Steven Spielberg
- 1987-12-25
A 1987 film based on a novel by Tom Stoppard, Empire of the Sun follows a young English boy's journey in a Japanese prison camp during World War II. Critics praise its ambition, scope and themes, while audiences appreciate its emotional impact and Bale's performance.
- (3.6K)
- Steven Spielberg
- PG
- Christian Bale
A young English boy struggles to survive under Japanese occupation of China during World War II. Based on J. G. Ballard's autobiographical novel, the film follows Jim's journey from privilege to captivity, friendship and hope.
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Empire of the Sun. The story of a young boy's determination to survive in the face of the devastating events that transpire after Japan invades Shanghai on December 8, 1941. 3,223 IMDb 7.7 2 h 32 min 1987. X-Ray 18+. Drama · Military and War · Downbeat · Tense. Available to rent or buy.
- 152 min
- 9
A war story of a boy's survival in a Japanese prisoner of war camp, based on the autobiographical novel by J. G. Ballard. The movie explores the themes of dreams, escape, and nostalgia, but falls short of a strong narrative pull and a clear statement.
Empire of the Sun (1987) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
