Castle in the Sky

A breathtaking adventure awaits as a young boy and a mysterious girl soar through the skies in search of a legendary castle.

Critics praise the film's rich, brilliant animation and imaginative world, though some find its pacing monotonous and its fairy tale and manga influences not fully blended.

• the floating castle of a lost civilization drives the entire quest
• Pazu and Sheeta's relationship anchors the film's emotional core
• the lost civilization's weapon and its militarized legacy are the central threat

• Laputa: Castle in the Skyshared adventure fantasy wonder, lost civilization quest, airship action, young protagonists
• Nausicaä of the Valley of the Windshared whimsical flying-machine adventure, young heroine, Miyazaki-style fantasy world
• Porco Rossoshared airborne adventure, bold young heroes, pirates and sky-bound action
• Treasure Planetshared lost-kingdom treasure quest, youthful adventure, mythic fantasy tone

Director

Hayao Miyazaki

Release Date

1986-08-02

Runtime

125 min

Rating

8.0 / 10 (4862)

What is Castle in the Sky about?

A village boy and a mysterious sky-fallen girl join a daring airborne quest to uncover a legendary floating castle while pirates and government agents give chase.

What is Castle in the Sky like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Castle in the Sky as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Castle in the Sky violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Castle in the Sky as mild.

What did critics think of Castle in the Sky?

Critics praise the film's rich, brilliant animation and imaginative world, though some find its pacing monotonous and its fairy tale and manga influences not fully blended.

Which films are like Castle in the Sky?

Films with a similar feel include Laputa: Castle in the Sky, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, Porco Rosso, and Treasure Planet.

How long is Castle in the Sky?

Castle in the Sky runs 125 minutes.

Where can I watch Castle in the Sky?

In United States, Castle in the Sky streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.