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Empire of the Sun (1987), directed by Steven Spielberg, is a drama film and is available to stream on 6 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 7.7/10 and 75% on Rotten Tomatoes from 2,106 ratings, it is well-reviewed by critics and audiences alike. Released in 1987, it's a 1980s drama that continues to find new audiences through streaming.
The film stars Christian Bale, John Malkovich, and Miranda Richardson. At 153 minutes, it's a substantial commitment at over two hours. Plan accordingly: this is a movie that rewards a single sitting rather than being broken across multiple sessions.
Empire of the Sun isn't currently included with any US streaming subscription, but it's available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Forrest Gump and Metropolis, both of which are available to stream right now.
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- No — Empire of the Sun isn't currently streaming on Netflix in the US.
- Empire of the Sun isn't currently included with a US streaming subscription. It may be available to rent or buy.
- No — Empire of the Sun isn't currently streaming on Prime Video in the US.
- No — Empire of the Sun isn't currently free to stream in the US.
- Empire of the Sun runs 2h 33m (153 minutes total).
- IMDb 7.7/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 75% · Metacritic 62/100.
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