Braveheart vs Empire of the Sun
Braveheart has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 7.5/10 for Empire of the Sun). Empire of the Sun is the shorter watch at 2h 33m compared with 2h 57m. Empire of the Sun is the older of the two (1987 against 1995). Both are drama, history, war movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Braveheart
Empire of the Sun| Braveheart | Empire of the Sun | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.9/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 1995 | 1987 |
| Length | 2h 57m | 2h 33m |
| Genres | Action, Drama, History, War | Drama, History, War |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Mel Gibson | Steven Spielberg |
| Main cast | Mel Gibson, Brendan Gleeson, Catherine McCormack, Sean McGinley, Sophie Marceau | Miranda Richardson, Nigel Havers, Ben Stiller, Christian Bale, Joe Pantoliano |
Synopsis
Braveheart
Enraged at the slaughter of Murron, his new bride and childhood love, Scottish warrior William Wallace slays a platoon of the local English lord's soldiers. This leads the village to revolt and, eventually, the entire country to rise up against English rule.
Empire of the Sun
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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