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Empire of the Sun

7.519872h 33mPGMovieDramaHistoryWar

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…

DirectorSteven Spielberg
WriterTom Stoppard
ProducersSteven Spielberg·Robert Shapiro

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Cast · Directed by Steven Spielberg

CBChristian Bale
Christian Bale
Jim
JMJohn Malkovich
John Malkovich
Basie
MRMiranda Richardson
Miranda Richardson
Mrs. Victor
NHNigel Havers
Nigel Havers
Dr. Rawlins
JPJoe Pantoliano
Joe Pantoliano
Frank Demarest
LPLeslie Phillips
Leslie Phillips
Maxton
MIMasatô Ibu
Masatô Ibu
Sgt. Nagata
EREmily Richard
Emily Richard
Jim's Mother
RFRupert Frazer
Rupert Frazer
Jim's Father
PG
Peter Gale
Mr. Victor
TKTakatarô Kataoka
Takatarô Kataoka
Kamikaze Boy Pilot
BSBen Stiller
Ben Stiller
Dainty

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Empire of the Sun — streaming FAQ

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Empire of the Sun is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in United States as of September 2026. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Empire of the Sun on Netflix?

No, Empire of the Sun is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is Empire of the Sun on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Empire of the Sun is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

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Empire of the Sun isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.