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Is Empire of the Sun safe for children?

PG Drama, History, War Not recommended
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# Empire of the Sun - Parental Guide This WWII drama follows a young British boy separated from his parents and imprisoned in a Japanese camp. While rated PG with no language or sexual content, it contains strong violence and disturbing war imagery that may traumatize younger children. Best suited for mature teens 14+.
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Violence
Strong
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Language / Profanity
None
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Sexual Content
None
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Horror / Scary
None
Type
Movie
Released
1987
Rating
PG
Genre
Drama, History, War

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.

Christian Bale
Christian Bale
Jim
John Malkovich
John Malkovich
Basie
Miranda Richardson
Miranda Richardson
Mrs. Victor
Nigel Havers
Nigel Havers
Dr. Rawlins
Full cast on IMDb ›
Under 6
Not yet
Ages 6–8
Not recommended
Ages 9–12
Not recommended
Ages 13+
Not recommended

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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