Downfall vs Empire of the Sun
Downfall 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 35m. Empire of the Sun is the older of the two (1987 against 2004). Both are drama, history, war movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Downfall
Empire of the Sun| Downfall | Empire of the Sun | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.9/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 2004 | 1987 |
| Length | 2h 35m | 2h 33m |
| Genres | Drama, History, War | Drama, History, War |
| Country | Austria | – |
| Director | Oliver Hirschbiegel | Steven Spielberg |
| Main cast | Thomas Kretschmann, Alexandra Maria Lara, Bruno Ganz, Rolf Kanies, Christian Berkel | Miranda Richardson, Nigel Havers, Ben Stiller, Christian Bale, Joe Pantoliano |
Synopsis
Downfall
In April of 1945, Germany stands at the brink of defeat with the Russian Army closing in from the east and the Allied Expeditionary Force attacking from the west. In Berlin, capital of the Third Reich, Adolf Hitler proclaims that Germany will still achieve victory and orders his generals and advisers to fight to the last man. When the end finally does come, and Hitler lies dead by his own hand, what is left of his military must find a way to…
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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