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Empire of the Sun

Empire of the Sun (1987) - Where to Watch

Audience Score
75

Ready to watch 'Empire of the Sun' at home? Check out streaming services and cable providers with rental, purchase, and subscription options, so you can pick what works best for you. In the US, you can currently rent, buy, or stream 'Empire of the Sun' via subscription on Prime Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Microsoft Store, YouTube, Spectrum On Demand.

Here are some useful notes to know before watching about the Warner Bros. Pictures, Amblin Entertainment drama flick. Empire of the Sun starring Christian Bale, John Malkovich, Miranda Richardson, Nigel Havers has a PG rating, a runtime of about 2 hr 33 min. The release date of the movie is December 25th, 1987. The movie received a user score of 75/100 on TMDb, which reflects reviews from 2,040 verified users.

Let’s set the scene for you... Here's the plot: "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."

'Empire of the Sun' Release Dates

Watch in Movie Theaters on December 25th, 1987
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting November 6th, 2001 - Buy Empire of the Sun DVD
Watch Full Movie on Digital or Stream on Demand starting August 11th, 2008