Empire of the Sun
PG“To survive in a world at war, he must find a strength greater than all the events that surround him.”
1987·153 min·Released
Studio: Amblin Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures
7.5TMDb
Theatrical Dec 9, 1987Digital Aug 11, 2008Physical Nov 13, 2012
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USA · English · Kids
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.
Trailer
Crew
DirectorSteven Spielberg
WriterTom Stoppard, Menno Meyjes
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
Kamikaze Boy Pilot
Ben Stiller
Dainty
David Neidorf
Tiptree
Ralph Seymour
Cohen
Robert Stephens
Mr. Lockwood
Zhai Naishe
Yang
Guts Ishimatsu
Sgt. Uchida
Emma Piper
Amy Matthews
James Walker
Mr. Radik
Jack Dearlove
Singing Prisoner
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Keywords
based on novel or bookshanghai, chinaatomic bombstadiumbraverypeasantworld war iiprisoner of warcoming of agepacific warchinesejapanese armyjapanese soldierjapanese surrendersalt mineinternment campchild protagonistchildren in wartimejapanese occupation of chinasuzhou, china
Details
Budget
$35M
Revenue
$67M
TMDb Votes
2,110
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026