Empire of the Sun is a 1987 war drama film directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Christian Bale in his breakout role. Set during World War II, the movie tells the story of a young British boy named Jim, who becomes separated from his parents and ends up in a Japanese internment camp. Bale delivers a remarkable performance as Jim, capturing the innocence and resilience of the character amidst the horrors of war. Empire of the Sun is a powerful and emotional film that showcases Bale's talent even at a young age.