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Where to Watch Empire of the Sun (1987) in the US
- 1987
- PG
- 2h 33m
- 7.7IMDb
- 75%Rotten Tomatoes
- 62Metascore
Empire of the Sun is available to rent in the United States.
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What it's about
Based on J. G. Ballard's autobiographical novel, tells the story of a boy, James Graham, whose privileged life is upturned by the Japanese invasion of Shanghai, December 8, 1941. Separated from his parents, he is eventually captured, and taken to Soo Chow confinement camp, next to a captured Chinese airfield. Amidst the sickness and food shortages in the camp, Jim attempts to reconstruct his former life, all the while bringing spirit and dignity to those around him.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Steven Spielberg
- Writer
- Tom Stoppard, J.G. Ballard, Menno Meyjes
- Starring
- Christian Bale, John Malkovich, Miranda Richardson
Details
- Release date
- Dec 25, 1987
- Language
- English, Japanese, Mandarin, Shanghainese
- Country
- United States
- Box office
- $22,238,696
- Awards
- Nominated for 6 Oscars. 13 wins & 17 nominations total
Where to Watch Empire of the Sun (1987) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch Empire of the Sun in the United States?
- Empire of the Sun is available to rent in the United States. Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, Prime Video, and Spectrum On Demand.
- Can I stream Empire of the Sun or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, Prime Video, and Spectrum On Demand.
- Can I watch Empire of the Sun for free in the United States?
- We have not confirmed a free option for Empire of the Sun in the United States.
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