Empire of the Sun (1987)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Empire of the Sun
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +2 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go, Now TV Cinema | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +1 | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +1 |
| Canada | Crave, Starz | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV |
| Ireland | Sky Go, Now TV Cinema | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Neon TV, Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Amazon Video | — |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +4 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +3 |
| France | — | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Rakuten TV +8 | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Rakuten TV +8 |
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What is Empire of the Sun about?
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 Drama, History, War movie, released on 1987-12-09, runtime 153 minutes.
Is Empire of the Sun worth watching?
TMDB users rate Empire of the Sun 7.5 out of 10 from 2,239 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch Empire of the Sun?
In the United Kingdom, Empire of the Sun streams on Sky Go and Now TV Cinema and can be rented from Apple TV and Rakuten TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Steven Spielberg
Cast
- Christian Bale as Jim
- John Malkovich as Basie
- Miranda Richardson as Mrs. Victor
- Nigel Havers as Dr. Rawlins
- Joe Pantoliano as Frank Demarest
- Leslie Phillips as Maxton
- Masatô Ibu as Sgt. Nagata
- Emily Richard as Jim's Mother
- Rupert Frazer as Jim's Father
- Peter Gale as Mr. Victor
- Takatarô Kataoka as Kamikaze Boy Pilot
- Ben Stiller as Dainty
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Sources
Details and the 7.5/10 rating from Empire of the Sun on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.