

Castle in the Sky
“One day, a girl came down from the sky…”
A young boy and a girl with a magic crystal must race against pirates and foreign agents in a search for a legendary floating castle.
Where to watch Castle in the Sky in United States
Click a service to open Castle in the Sky there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Castle in the Sky streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Kids, Netflix Standard with Ads, SBS On Demand | Apple TV Store, Fetch TV, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| South Korea | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | wavve |
About Castle in the Sky
Castle in the Sky is a 1986 Japanese-language adventure, fantasy and animation film directed by Hayao Miyazaki. The cast is led by Keiko Yokozawa, Mayumi Tanaka, Minori Terada. It has a runtime of 2h 5m. Viewers rate it 8.0/10 across 4700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max.
Castle in the Sky was produced by Studio Ghibli, Nibariki, and Tokuma Shoten and made in Japan. It was released on August 2, 1986, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $5 million worldwide.
- Director
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Writers
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Release date
- August 2, 1986
- OTT release
- December 17, 2019
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Budget
- $3 million
- Box office
- $5 million
- Production
- Studio Ghibli, Nibariki, Tokuma Shoten
Castle in the Sky cast & crew
Castle in the Sky was directed by Hayao Miyazaki and written by Hayao Miyazaki.
The cast features Keiko Yokozawa as Sheeta (voice), Mayumi Tanaka as Pazu (voice), Minori Terada as Muska (voice), Kotoe Hatsui as Dola (voice), Fujio Tokita as Uncle Pomme (voice), and Ichiro Nagai as Shogun Mouro (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Joe Hisaishi, cinematography is by Hirokata Takahashi, and it was produced by Yasuyoshi Tokuma and Isao Takahata.
Is Castle in the Sky worth watching?
Castle in the Sky holds an audience score of 8.0/10 from 4,696 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed adventure films.
At 2h 5m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy adventure, fantasy, and animation, Castle in the Sky is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Castle in the Sky
In United States, you can stream Castle in the Sky on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, and HBO Max, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on December 17, 2019.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Castle in the Sky

Keiko Yokozawa
Sheeta (voice)

Mayumi Tanaka
Pazu (voice)

Minori Terada
Muska (voice)

Kotoe Hatsui
Dola (voice)

Fujio Tokita
Uncle Pomme (voice)

Ichiro Nagai
Shogun Mouro (voice)

Hiroshi Ito
Oyakata (voice)

Machiko Washio
Okami (voice)

Takuzō Kamiyama
Charles / Shalulu (voice)

Yoshito Yasuhara
Louis (voice)

Sukekiyo Kameyama
Henri (voice)

Eken Mine
Underling (voice)
Castle in the Sky — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Castle in the Sky in United States?
Castle in the Sky is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is Castle in the Sky on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — Castle in the Sky is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Castle in the Sky in?
Castle in the Sky is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Castle in the Sky?
Castle in the Sky runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
▸What is Castle in the Sky rated?
Castle in the Sky is rated PG. It holds a 8.0/10 audience score from 4,696 ratings.
▸When did Castle in the Sky release on OTT?
Castle in the Sky became available digitally on December 17, 2019.











