Castle Under Fiery Skies (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2009, Castle Under Fiery Skies is a drama and history film directed by Mitsutoshi Tanaka, running about 140 minutes.
What it’s about. The year is 1575 in feudal Japan. Oda Nobunaga's (Kippei Shiina) forces defeat Takeda Katsuyori, when Nagashino Castle was besieged during the Battle of Nagashino. The next year Oda Nobunada decides to build a lavish new castle symbolizing his unification of various factions. The castle named Azuchi Castle will be built near water and high enough to be seen from the capital city of Kyoto. Director Mitsutoshi Tanaka's adaptation of Kenichi Yamamoto's novel of the same name received the 33rd Japan Academy Film Prize for Excellent Art Direction.
Who’s in it. Castle Under Fiery Skies stars Toshiyuki Nishida, Saki Fukuda, Kippei Shiina as Oda Nobunaga and Shozo Endo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Castle Under Fiery Skies has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Castle Under Fiery Skies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Castle Under Fiery Skies tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Castle Under Fiery Skies (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Castle Under Fiery Skies change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Castle Under Fiery Skies worth watching?
- Castle Under Fiery Skies holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Castle Under Fiery Skies?
- Castle Under Fiery Skies stars Toshiyuki Nishida, Saki Fukuda, Kippei Shiina, Shozo Endo and Tokuma Nishioka.
- When was Castle Under Fiery Skies released?
- Castle Under Fiery Skies was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.