Quick facts
- Released
- December 9, 1987
- Runtime
- 153 min
- Rating
- PG
- Budget
- $35.0M
- Box office
- $66.7M
- IMDb
- tt0092965
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English, Japanese, Mandarin
- Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Amblin Entertainment
Cast
Christian Bale
Jim
John Malkovich
Basie
Miranda Richardson
Mrs. Victor
Nigel Havers
Dr. Rawlins
Joe Pantoliano
Frank Demarest
Leslie Phillips
Maxton
Masatô Ibu
Sgt. Nagata
Emily Richard
Jim's Mother
Rupert Frazer
Jim's Father
Peter Gale
Mr. Victor
Takatarô Kataoka
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Ben Stiller
Dainty
David Neidorf
Tiptree
Ralph Seymour
Cohen
Robert Stephens
Mr. Lockwood
Zhai Naishe
Yang
Guts Ishimatsu
Sgt. Uchida
Emma Piper
Amy Matthews
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Frequently asked questions
- 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.
- Who directed Empire of the Sun?
- Empire of the Sun was directed by Steven Spielberg.
- Who stars in Empire of the Sun?
- Empire of the Sun stars Christian Bale, John Malkovich, Miranda Richardson, Nigel Havers.
- When was Empire of the Sun released?
- Empire of the Sun is a 1987 drama, history, war film.
- Where can I watch Empire of the Sun?
- You can watch Empire of the Sun with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.