Castles in the Sky (2014): cast, story & where to watch

2014 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 2014, Castles in the Sky is a drama, war, tv movie and history film directed by Gillies MacKinnon, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. England, while the storm clouds of Nazism menace Germany. Robert Watson Watt and a team of eccentric and brilliant meteorologists struggle to turn the mere idea of radar into a functional reality.

Who’s in it. Castles in the Sky stars Suzy Eddie Izzard as Robert Watson Watt, Laura Fraser as Margaret Watson Watt, Lesley Harcourt as Secretary Helen and Alex Jennings as Henry Tizard, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Castles in the Sky has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Castles in the Sky page.

If you liked it. Fans of Castles in the Sky tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Castles in the Sky (2014)?
In US, Castles in the Sky is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Castles in the Sky worth watching?
Castles in the Sky holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war, tv movie and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Castles in the Sky?
Castles in the Sky stars Suzy Eddie Izzard, Laura Fraser, Lesley Harcourt, Alex Jennings and David Hayman.
When was Castles in the Sky released?
Castles in the Sky was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.