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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.
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- Where can I watch Empire of the Sun online?
- You can stream Empire of the Sun on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did Empire of the Sun come out?
- Empire of the Sun was released in 1987.
- What genre is Empire of the Sun?
- Empire of the Sun is a drama, history, and war film.
- How long is Empire of the Sun?
- Empire of the Sun runs about 2h 33m (153 minutes).
- Who stars in Empire of the Sun?
- Empire of the Sun stars Christian Bale, John Malkovich, Miranda Richardson, and Nigel Havers.
- How is Empire of the Sun rated?
- Empire of the Sun currently scores 7.5 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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