The Sky Crawlers (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2008, The Sky Crawlers is an action, adventure, war and animation film directed by Mamoru Oshii, running about 121 minutes.
What it’s about. Youngsters called Kildren, who are destined to live eternally in their adolescence. The Kildren are conscious that every day could be the last, because they fight a war as entertainment, organized and operated by adults. But as they embrace the reality they are faced with, they live their day-to-day lives to the full.
Who’s in it. The Sky Crawlers stars Chiaki Kuriyama as Midori Mitsuya (voice), Rinko Kikuchi as Suito Kusanagi (voice), Ryo Kase as Yuichi Kannami (voice) and Shosuke Tanihara as Naofumi Tokino (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Sky Crawlers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sky Crawlers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sky Crawlers tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sky Crawlers (2008)?
- In US, The Sky Crawlers is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sky Crawlers worth watching?
- The Sky Crawlers holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure, war and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sky Crawlers?
- The Sky Crawlers stars Chiaki Kuriyama, Rinko Kikuchi, Ryo Kase, Shosuke Tanihara and Megumi Yamaguchi.
- When was The Sky Crawlers released?
- The Sky Crawlers was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.