Empire of the Sun vs The Swedish Connection
The Swedish Connection has the higher audience score (7.7/10 against 7.5/10 for Empire of the Sun). The Swedish Connection is the shorter watch at 1h 42m compared with 2h 33m. Empire of the Sun is the older of the two (1987 against 2026). Both are drama, history, war movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Empire of the Sun
The Swedish Connection| Empire of the Sun | The Swedish Connection | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.5/10 | ★ 7.7/10 |
| Year | 1987 | 2026 |
| Length | 2h 33m | 1h 42m |
| Genres | Drama, History, War | Drama, History, War |
| Country | – | Sweden |
| Director | Steven Spielberg | Marcus Olsson, Thérèse Ahlbeck |
| Main cast | Miranda Richardson, Nigel Havers, Ben Stiller, Christian Bale, Joe Pantoliano | Sissela Benn, Stefan Gödicke, Jonas Karlsson, Henrik Dorsin, Christoffer Nordenrot |
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.
The Swedish Connection
Swedish Foreign Ministry bureaucrat Gösta Engzell, overlooked during WWII, rescued thousands while turning supposedly neutral Sweden into a moral force. His efforts challenged the status quo and left a lasting humanitarian legacy.
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