Castle in the Sky (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1986, Castle in the Sky is an action, fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Hayao Miyazaki, running about 125 minutes. “One day, a girl came down from the sky…” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young boy and a girl with a magic crystal must race against pirates and foreign agents in a search for a legendary floating castle.
Who’s in it. Castle in the Sky stars Keiko Yokozawa as Sheeta (voice), Mayumi Tanaka as Pazu (voice), Minori Terada as Muska (voice) and Kotoe Hatsui as Dola (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Castle in the Sky sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $5.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and 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 Castle in the Sky page.
If you liked it. Fans of Castle in the Sky 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 Castle in the Sky (1986)?
- In US, Castle in the Sky is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and 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 Castle in the Sky worth watching?
- Castle in the Sky holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, adventure and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Castle in the Sky?
- Castle in the Sky stars Keiko Yokozawa, Mayumi Tanaka, Minori Terada, Kotoe Hatsui and Fujio Tokita.
- When was Castle in the Sky released?
- Castle in the Sky was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.