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.

• Drama
• History
• War

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.

Rating

7.5 / 10 (2,237 votes)

Release date

December 9, 1987

Runtime

2h 33m

Language

English

Director

Steven Spielberg

Status

Released