Where to watch Empire of the Sun in Germany
Empire of the Sun is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, MagentaTV, maxdome Store, Rakuten TV, Videoload and Freenet meinVOD in Germany. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 4 October 2026.
About Empire of the Sun
Empire of the Sun is a 1987 movie in the Drama, History and War genres, directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Christian Bale, John Malkovich and Miranda Richardson. It has a runtime of 2 hours 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 2,214 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Empire of the Sun in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Empire of the Sun trailer
Overview
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.
Top cast
Christian Bale
Jim
John Malkovich
Basie
Miranda Richardson
Mrs. Victor
Nigel Havers
Dr. Rawlins
Joe Pantoliano
Frank Demarest
Leslie Phillips
Maxton
Masatô Ibu
Sgt. Nagata
Emily Richard
Jim's Mother
Rupert Frazer
Jim's Father
Peter Gale
Mr. Victor
Takatarô Kataoka
Kamikaze Boy Pilot
Ben Stiller
Dainty
David Neidorf
Tiptree
Ralph Seymour
Cohen
Robert Stephens
Mr. Lockwood
Zhai Naishe
Yang
Guts Ishimatsu
Sgt. Uchida
Emma Piper
Amy Matthews
James Walker
Mr. Radik
Jack Dearlove
Singing Prisoner
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Empire of the Sun in Germany?+
In Germany, Empire of the Sun is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, MagentaTV, maxdome Store, Rakuten TV, Videoload and Freenet meinVOD. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is Empire of the Sun on Netflix?+
Empire of the Sun is not on Netflix in Germany right now.
How long is Empire of the Sun?+
Empire of the Sun has a runtime of 2 hours 33 minutes (153 minutes).
Who stars in Empire of the Sun?+
Empire of the Sun stars Christian Bale, John Malkovich, Miranda Richardson, Nigel Havers and Joe Pantoliano.
When did Empire of the Sun come out?+
Empire of the Sun is a 1987 movie directed by Steven Spielberg.
What genre is Empire of the Sun?+
Empire of the Sun is Drama, History and War film.
Who directed Empire of the Sun?+
Empire of the Sun was directed by Steven Spielberg.
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