Empire of the Sun
1987 · TMDB 7.5
Directed by Steven Spielberg
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.
Why it matters
Separated from his wealthy parents during the Japanese occupation of Shanghai, young Jim Graham must adapt to survival inside a World War II internment camp, shedding his privileged upbringing for a sharp, self-reliant edge.
- Runtime
- 153 min
- Released
- 1987-12-09
- Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- TMDB score
- 7.5
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