Empire of the Sun

Quick Info

Year
1987
Director
Steven Spielberg
Duration
153 min
Language
EN
Country
US
Budget
$35M
Box Office
$67M

External Ratings

IMDb7.5
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes75%
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Empire of the Sun

Our Rating

7.6/10
7.6/10
Story
7.7/10
Acting
7.5/10
Direction
7.3/10
Cinematography
7.1/10
Music

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.

Rating Breakdown

Story
7.6
Acting
7.7
Direction
7.5
Cinematography
7.3
Music
7.1

Pros

  • Exceptional dramatic depth
  • Outstanding performances
  • Emotionally powerful story

Cons

  • Slow pacing in some scenes
  • Requires close attention

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