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Castle in the Sky

1986·Movie·PG·125 min·8.0(4,696)

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.

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Where to watch Castle in the Sky in United States

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Where is Castle in the Sky streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesHBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO MaxAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaNetflix
United KingdomNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
CanadaNetflix, Netflix Standard with AdsApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaNetflix, Netflix Kids, Netflix Standard with Ads, SBS On DemandApple TV Store, Fetch TV, Amazon Video
GermanyNetflix, Netflix Standard with AdsApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Molotov TVApple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD
SpainNetflix, Netflix Standard with AdsApple TV Store
BrazilNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
South KoreaNetflix, Netflix Standard with Adswavve

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
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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

Keiko Yokozawa

Sheeta (voice)

Mayumi Tanaka

Mayumi Tanaka

Pazu (voice)

Minori Terada

Minori Terada

Muska (voice)

Kotoe Hatsui

Kotoe Hatsui

Dola (voice)

Fujio Tokita

Fujio Tokita

Uncle Pomme (voice)

Ichiro Nagai

Ichiro Nagai

Shogun Mouro (voice)

Hiroshi Ito

Hiroshi Ito

Oyakata (voice)

Machiko Washio

Machiko Washio

Okami (voice)

Takuzō Kamiyama

Takuzō Kamiyama

Charles / Shalulu (voice)

Yoshito Yasuhara

Yoshito Yasuhara

Louis (voice)

Sukekiyo Kameyama

Sukekiyo Kameyama

Henri (voice)

Eken Mine

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.

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