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Empire of the Sun

Empire of the Sun

To survive in a world at war, he must find a strength greater than all the events that surround him.

Released PG 153 min 7.7/10 Votes: 135404
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.
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1987-12-09
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$35M
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$67M

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Last updated: 2024-09-28 07:52:26

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Last updated: 2024-10-07 15:31:40

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Last updated: 2024-10-07 15:31:12

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Last updated: 2024-10-05 22:34:04

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Last updated: 2024-10-07 15:32:26

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Last updated: 2024-10-07 15:32:13

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Last updated: 2024-09-24 17:18:40

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Last updated: 2024-09-30 17:48:22

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Last updated: 2024-10-04 10:14:25

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Last updated: 2024-09-26 19:09:51

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  • The Lives of Others - Explores themes of surveillance and the impact of the state on individuals, much like the investigative tone in Labyrinth of Lies.
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  • Defiance - Focuses on a group fighting against Nazi oppression, paralleling the themes of resistance in Labyrinth of Lies.
  • The King's Speech - Deals with overcoming personal and historical challenges in a post-war context, much like the narrative in Labyrinth of Lies.
  • Shooting Dogs - Based on real historical events and explores the human side of war and atrocities, resonating with Labyrinth of Lies.
  • The Boy Who Dare - A gripping tale of resistance during the Nazi era, relating to the historical fidelity in Labyrinth of Lies.
  • The Iron Curtain - Explores the espionage and political climate post-World War II, reflecting the investigative themes in Labyrinth of Lies.
  • The Third Man - A classic noir that delves into post-war Vienna and themes of morality, similar to Labyrinth of Lies.
  • Black Book - Tells the story of a Jewish woman in WWII Europe, combining personal and historical challenges like Labyrinth of Lies.
  • In the Land of Blood and Honey - A look at the impact of conflict on personal relationships, resonating with the complex moral landscape in Labyrinth of Lies.
  • Prisoners - A tense exploration of morality and ethics when faced with crime and consequences, similar to Labyrinth of Lies.
  • The Bridge - Deals with the consequences of war and the blurred lines between good and evil, akin to the moral questioning in Labyrinth of Lies.
  • Room - Explores themes of trauma and recovery in a confined space, paralleling the introspective nature of Labyrinth of Lies.
  • The Imitation Game - Based on true events, with themes of secrecy and revelation during wartime, resonating with Labyrinth of Lies.
  • A Long Way Down - Involves characters dealing with their pasts and the choices that led them there, similar to the character-driven narratives in Labyrinth of Lies.
  • The Secret in Their Eyes - Involves a multifaceted investigation coupled with past trauma, echoing the themes explored in Labyrinth of Lies.
  • The Invisible Man - A modern take on consequences of actions and social commentary, paralleling the investigative nature of Labyrinth of Lies.
  • Just Mercy - Explores themes of justice and moral complexity, resonating with Labyrinth of Lies' investigative elements.
  • The Trial of the Chicago 7 - Centers on political and social justice themes, reflecting the investigative angle present in Labyrinth of Lies.
  • Spotlight - Focuses on investigative journalism uncovering dark truths in society, much like the themes present in Labyrinth of Lies.
  • The Guilt Trip - Involves personal discovery and historical retrospection, aligning with the narrative style of Labyrinth of Lies.
  • The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers - A documentary that deals with truth and accountability in the face of government secrecy, akin to Labyrinth of Lies.
  • The Fog of War - Looks at the complexities of war and ethical decisions, resonating with Labyrinth of Lies' themes of moral inquiry.

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  • The Fog of War
  • The Pianist
  • Empire of the Sun
  • The Hunt
  • Schindler's List
  • Phoenix
  • Nineteen Eighty-Four
  • Allied
  • Twelve Monkeys
  • The Baader Meinhof Complex
  • Zodiac
  • The Counterfeiters
  • Atonement
  • The Reader
  • Fateless
  • The Lives of Others
  • Defiance
  • The King's Speech
  • A Long Way Down
  • The Secret in Their Eyes
  • The Invisible Man
  • Just Mercy
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