Empire of the Sun
Empire of the Sun

Empire of the Sun (1987)

"To survive in a world at war, he must find a strength greater than all the events that surround him."

7.5 (2082 votes)
2h 33m
December 9, 1987
English

Synopsis

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.

Director

Steven Spielberg

Writers

Tom Stoppard, Menno Meyjes

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Original Title

Empire of the Sun

Status

Released

Budget

$35,000,000

Revenue

$66,700,000

Production

Warner Bros. Pictures, Amblin Entertainment