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Empire of the Sun (1987): movie guide
Empire of the Sun (1987) is a Drama, History, War running about 153 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.5/10 from 2,242 votes. Notable cast includes Christian Bale, John Malkovich, Miranda Richardson, Nigel Havers. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1987-12-09
- Runtime: 153 min
- TMDB: 7.5/10
- Genres: Drama, History, War
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1987-12-09
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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.
Cast highlights
Empire of the Sun features Christian Bale, John Malkovich, Miranda Richardson, Nigel Havers, Joe Pantoliano, Leslie Phillips. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1987-12-09. Runtime: 153 minutes. TMDB score: 7.5/10 (2,242 votes). Genres: Drama, History, War. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Empire of the Sun?
- Empire of the Sun is listed as Drama, History, War on TMDB.
- How long is Empire of the Sun?
- Empire of the Sun runs about 153 minutes.
- Who stars in Empire of the Sun?
- Cast highlights include Christian Bale, John Malkovich, Miranda Richardson, Nigel Havers, Joe Pantoliano, Leslie Phillips.
- Does Cinema Box stream Empire of the Sun?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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