The Castle (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1997, The Castle is a comedy and drama film directed by Rob Sitch, running about 85 minutes. “Ordinary Family. Extraordinary Story.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Melbourne family is very happy living near the Melbourne airport. However, they are forced to leave their beloved home (by the Government and airport authorities) to make way for more runways. 'The Castle' is the story of how they fight to remain in their home.
Who’s in it. The Castle stars Michael Caton as Darryl Kerrigan, Anne Tenney as Sal Kerrigan, Stephen Curry as Dale Kerrigan and Anthony Simcoe as Steve Kerrigan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Castle has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $861.8K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Castle page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Castle tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Castle (1997)?
- In US, The Castle is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Castle worth watching?
- The Castle holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Castle?
- The Castle stars Michael Caton, Anne Tenney, Stephen Curry, Anthony Simcoe and Sophie Lee.
- When was The Castle released?
- The Castle was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.