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.
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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...
Empire of the Sun (1987) was directed by Steven Spielberg. The film is a Drama, History production with a runtime of 2h 33m, rated 7.5/10.
Empire of the Sun runs 2h 33m (153 minutes total). Audience rating: 7.5/10 from 2,100 votes. Genre: Drama, History.
Empire of the Sun is rated 7.5/10 by 2,100 viewers — well-rated and generally recommended. A good pick for Drama and History fans.
