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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.

Empire of the Sun is a 1987 drama, history and war movie directed by Steven Spielberg starring Christian Bale, John Malkovich and Miranda Richardson. It runs 153 minutes. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 on TMDB based on 2242 votes.

• Released: 1987-12-09
• Runtime: 153 min
• Genres: Drama, History, War
• TMDB rating: 7.5/10

Empire of the Sun cast

Christian Bale, John Malkovich, Miranda Richardson, Nigel Havers, Joe Pantoliano, Leslie Phillips, Masatô Ibu, Emily Richard, Rupert Frazer, Peter Gale

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