Where to watch Empire of the Sun in Canada?

Empire of the Sun is available with a subscription or to rent in Canada. Watch the movie with a subscription on Starz (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store (HD), CosmoGo (HD), and Prime Video (HD).

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Watch the movie with a subscription on Starz (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store (HD), CosmoGo (HD), and Prime Video (HD).

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Where to Watch Empire of the Sun (1987) in Canada

1987
PG
2h 33m
7.7IMDb
75%Rotten Tomatoes
62Metascore

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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