Empire of the Sun vs Schindler's List
Schindler's List has the higher audience score (8.6/10 against 7.5/10 for Empire of the Sun). Empire of the Sun is the shorter watch at 2h 33m compared with 3h 15m. Empire of the Sun is the older of the two (1987 against 1993). Both are drama, history, war movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Empire of the Sun
Schindler's List| Empire of the Sun | Schindler's List | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.5/10 | ★ 8.6/10 |
| Year | 1987 | 1993 |
| Length | 2h 33m | 3h 15m |
| Genres | Drama, History, War | Drama, History, War |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | Steven Spielberg | Steven Spielberg |
| Main cast | Miranda Richardson, Nigel Havers, Ben Stiller, Christian Bale, Joe Pantoliano | Caroline Goodall, Mark Ivanir, Ralph Fiennes, Liam Neeson, Ben Kingsley |
Synopsis
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.
Schindler's List
The true story of how businessman Oskar Schindler saved over a thousand Jewish lives from the Nazis while they worked as slaves in his factory during World War II.
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