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Steven Spielberg's 'Empire of the Sun' Now Streaming

9/19/2025

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"Empire of the Sun," directed by Steven Spielberg, is now available on Amazon Prime Video.
The 1987 film stars a young Christian Bale and is based on J.G. Ballard's novel.
It follows Jamie 'Jim' Graham, a British boy in Shanghai during World War II, amid the Japanese invasion.
The film features John Malkovich and Miranda Richardson, earning a 77% critic score and 90% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Critics and viewers alike praise its storytelling and performances.

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Story summary

"Empire of the Sun," directed by Steven Spielberg, is now available on Amazon Prime Video.
The 1987 film stars a young Christian Bale and is based on J.G. Ballard's novel.
It follows Jamie 'Jim' Graham, a British boy in Shanghai during World War II, amid the Japanese invasion.
The film features John Malkovich and Miranda Richardson, earning a 77% critic score and 90% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Critics and viewers alike praise its storytelling and performances.