Content Warnings
Overall Severity: 🔴 70/100
Total warning time: 2m 4s
Sex/Nudity: 🟢 10/100 (5s)
- 🟢 20/100 [00:45:30 - 00:45:35] Brief scene with a woman in a revealing dress.
Drug Use: 🟢 5/100 (5s)
- 🟢 10/100 [01:20:15 - 01:20:20] A character is seen smoking a cigarette.
Violence: 🔴 80/100 (1m 50s)
- 🔴 90/100 [00:30:45 - 00:31:10] Bombing scene with explosions and destruction.
- 🔴 85/100 [01:05:20 - 01:06:00] Japanese soldiers mistreat prisoners.
- 🔴 95/100 [01:45:30 - 01:46:15] A character is shot and killed.
Strong Language: 🟢 20/100 (4s)
- 🟡 30/100 [00:55:10 - 00:55:12] Mild cursing by a soldier.
- 🟡 30/100 [01:30:45 - 01:30:47] Another instance of mild cursing.
Movie FAQ
Q: What is the plot of 'Empire of the Sun'?
A: 'Empire of the Sun' is a 1987 war drama film directed by Steven Spielberg. It follows the story of a young British boy, Jim Graham (played by Christian Bale), who is separated from his parents during the Japanese invasion of Shanghai in World War II. He ends up in a Japanese internment camp, where he must adapt to survive amidst the harsh realities of war.
A: 'Empire of the Sun' is a 1987 war drama film directed by Steven Spielberg. It follows the story of a young British boy, Jim Graham (played by Christian Bale), who is separated from his parents during the Japanese invasion of Shanghai in World War II. He ends up in a Japanese internment camp, where he must adapt to survive amidst the harsh realities of war.
Q: Who stars in 'Empire of the Sun'?
A: The film stars Christian Bale as Jim Graham, John Malkovich as Basie, Miranda Richardson as Mrs. Victor, and Nigel Havers as Dr. Rawlins. Christian Bale's performance as the young protagonist is particularly notable, as it was one of his first major roles.
A: The film stars Christian Bale as Jim Graham, John Malkovich as Basie, Miranda Richardson as Mrs. Victor, and Nigel Havers as Dr. Rawlins. Christian Bale's performance as the young protagonist is particularly notable, as it was one of his first major roles.
Q: Is 'Empire of the Sun' based on a true story?
A: While 'Empire of the Sun' is not a true story, it is based on the semi-autobiographical novel of the same name by J.G. Ballard. The novel is loosely inspired by Ballard's own experiences as a child in Shanghai during World War II.
A: While 'Empire of the Sun' is not a true story, it is based on the semi-autobiographical novel of the same name by J.G. Ballard. The novel is loosely inspired by Ballard's own experiences as a child in Shanghai during World War II.
Q: What awards did 'Empire of the Sun' receive?
A: 'Empire of the Sun' received six Academy Award nominations, including Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction, and Best Original Score. It also won the BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography and was nominated for several other prestigious awards.
A: 'Empire of the Sun' received six Academy Award nominations, including Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction, and Best Original Score. It also won the BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography and was nominated for several other prestigious awards.
Q: Where was 'Empire of the Sun' filmed?
A: The film was primarily shot in Spain and the United Kingdom. The production recreated wartime Shanghai and the internment camp settings to authentically depict the historical period.
A: The film was primarily shot in Spain and the United Kingdom. The production recreated wartime Shanghai and the internment camp settings to authentically depict the historical period.
