Sky High (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2003, Sky High is an action, thriller and horror film directed by Ryûhei Kitamura, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. A serial-murderer is on the loose who just so happens to also be removing the hearts of his victims and taking them with him. His victims however, are not merely random humans as thought by the police. They are in fact, the past and present guardians of the gateway of the afterlife.On the day he is to be married, Detective Kanzaki, who happens to be on the case, discovers that his fiancé Mina has been murdered with her heart also missing. He also learns that the killers are Kudo, a geneticist, and his evil secretary Rei. The two are trying to obtain six hearts from the guardians so that they may call forth a horde of demons from the Gate of Rage and have their every desire granted. Only problem is, once they open the gate the entire world will be covered in darkness.
Who’s in it. Sky High stars Yumiko Shaku as Mina Saeki / Izuko, Takao Osawa as Tatsuya Kudo, Shosuke Tanihara as Kohei Kanzaki and Yuka Itaya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Sky High has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sky High page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sky High 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 Sky High (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sky High change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sky High worth watching?
- Sky High holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sky High?
- Sky High stars Yumiko Shaku, Takao Osawa, Shosuke Tanihara, Yuka Itaya and Yumi Kikuchi.
- When was Sky High released?
- Sky High was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.