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Dec 25, 1987 · Empire of the Sun. 1987. PG. 2h 33m. IMDb RATING. 7.7 /10. 134K. YOUR RATING. Rate. POPULARITY. 2,534. 35. Play trailer 1:39. 1 Video. 99+ Photos. Drama War. A young English boy struggles to survive under Japanese occupation of China during World War II. Director. Steven Spielberg. Writers. Tom Stoppard. J.G. Ballard. Menno Meyjes. Stars.
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- Drama, War
- Steven Spielberg
- 1987-12-25
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. The film tells the story of Jamie "Jim" Graham ( Christian Bale ), a young boy who goes from living with his wealthy British family in Shanghai to ...
- $25 million
- John Williams
- December 11, 1987 (United States)
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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 ...