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Empire of the Sun (1987)

Film · 1987 · 153 min · PG · Drama · History · War

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.

Directed by Steven Spielberg

Starring Christian Bale, John Malkovich, Miranda Richardson, Nigel Havers, Joe Pantoliano, Leslie Phillips, Masatô Ibu, Emily Richard

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Release dates in the United States

In cinemas25 December 1987
Digital release11 August 2008
Physical release6 November 2001
First release anywhere9 December 1987

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