Empire of the Sun vs Young Washington
Young Washington has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 7.5/10 for Empire of the Sun). Young Washington is the shorter watch at 2h 2m 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
Young Washington| Empire of the Sun | Young Washington | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.5/10 | ★ 8.2/10 |
| Year | 1987 | 2026 |
| Length | 2h 33m | 2h 2m |
| Genres | Drama, History, War | Drama, History, War |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | Steven Spielberg | Jon Erwin |
| Main cast | Miranda Richardson, Nigel Havers, Ben Stiller, Christian Bale, Joe Pantoliano | Mia Rodgers, Mary-Louise Parker, Ben Kingsley, Andy Serkis, Kelsey Grammer |
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.
Young Washington
Before he led a nation, George Washington was a young soldier thrown into a global conflict. With alliances crumbling and war closing in, he must choose who to trust and confront the leader he's becoming.
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