Castle in the Sky (Tenku no shiro Rapyuta)

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Hayao Miyazaki

Producer:

Isao Takahata

Writer:

Jonathan Swift

Runtime:

2hr 5m

Synopsis

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.

Cast

  • Mayumi Tanaka
  • Keiko Yokozawa
  • Kotoe Hatsui
  • Minori Terada
  • Fujio Tokita
  • Ichirô Nagai
  • Hiroshi Ito
  • Machiko Washio
  • Takuzô Kamiyama
  • Yoshito Yasuhara

Letterboxd User Reviews

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4.1

  • Incredible But why were those 30 year old men simping for Sheeta, a 13 year old

    6.3K Likes
    Wahltart Whit
    Wahltart Whit
    Jan 26, 2023

    After watching 20 Disney direct-to-DVD sequels in a row it's nice to watch a real movie instead

    3.9K Likes
    James (Schaffrillas)
    James (Schaffrillas)
    Jun 13, 2022

    The fact that no one is scared of heights in Ghibli films is beyond me. Pazu really just be hanging on the side of a castle thousands of feet in the air like it’s a walk in the park.

    3.8K Likes
    Joe A
    Joe A
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    Oct 11, 2021

    oh to be a robot just tending my garden and hanging out with all my little wood friends (˃̵ᴗ˂̵)

    2.7K Likes
    fabian 🦧
    fabian 🦧
    May 21, 2020

    that was straight up Dr. Eggman though

    2.3K Likes
    adambolt
    adambolt
    Dec 19, 2023

    flying objects are to Miyazaki as feet are to Tarantino

    2.2K Likes
    Marshall 🌲
    Marshall 🌲
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    Jan 24, 2021

    Castle in the Sky has one of the best scores in an animated film. I remember when I was little, after the first couple of times I watched this film, I would always look up at a big billowing cloud and wonder if Laputa was really in there. Sometimes I would play the music in…

    1.8K Likes
    ☆ sophie ☆
    ☆ sophie ☆
    Mar 21, 2018

    “its about the little girl and the little boy that go float”

    1.7K Likes
    my 12 year old niece
    my 12 year old niece
    Mar 24, 2020

    Man that castle sure is up high in that sky

    1.6K Likes
    zac.blonded
    zac.blonded
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  • Emma
    Emma liked
    Castle in the Sky

    Aww they r so cute but put those grippers away 😭

    1 😂 😭 🔥 6 3Y
    Janessa moore
    Janessa moore loved
    Castle in the Sky

    My favorite ghibli movie 10/10

    1 🔥 3 4Y
    Jenny
    Jenny loved
    Castle in the Sky

    probably my favorite ghibli movie. the visuals of laputa are simply stunning. perfect combo of adventure + comedy

    🔥 2 4Y
  • Mari
    Mari liked
    Castle in the Sky

    AHHH WATCH IT ITS REALLY GOOD!!!!!

    2 4Y
    Jackson
    Jackson liked
    Castle in the Sky

    6/10 A good Studio Ghibli film but not the best. There’s not too much depth to the characters and their relationship and the plot was pretty predictable. Although it was still an enjoyable watch and the animation was great.

    🔥 1 1Y
    Doodooboy
    Doodooboy loved
    Castle in the Sky

    Animation back in the day was hitting. Unique story and characters. Miyazaki’s animation always feels so conforming and fun.

    🔥 1 1Y
  • Arin
    Arin loved
    Castle in the Sky

    Stunning visuals, good plot, good message without being too heavy handed.

    👀 1 2Y
    Melissa Ely
    Melissa Ely loved
    Castle in the Sky

    Not my favorite ghibli movie so far but very cute

    🔥 1 1Y
    Renata
    Renata disliked
    Castle in the Sky

    really did not like this movie ​​​​​​​​​

    1 4Y
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Metacritic

78
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Based on 7 Critics
8.4

USER SCORE (105)

Universal acclaim based on 105 Reviews
60

Its detailed fantasy world, including a dark turn-of-the-century mining town and candy-colored futuristic space bikes, is as alluring as any live-action film. Yet this two-hour story about a lost princess, a flying island and space pirates is liable to strain the patience of adults and the attention spans of children.

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Metacritic review by Caryn James
Caryn James
The New York Times
88

Viewed from a purely narrative perspective, Castle in the Sky is a fun, engaging two hours. Miyazaki knows how to keep things moving without belaboring certain scenes. He doesn’t speak down to his audience and isn’t afraid to mix in exposition with action.

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Metacritic review by James Berardinelli
James Berardinelli
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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Castle in the Sky (Tenku no shiro Rapyuta)?
The movie is 2hr 5min long.
What's Castle in the Sky (Tenku no shiro Rapyuta) 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 the cast of Castle in the Sky (Tenku no shiro Rapyuta)?
  • Mayumi Tanaka as Pazu
  • Keiko Yokozawa as Sheeta
  • Kotoe Hatsui as Dola
  • Minori Terada as Muska
  • Fujio Tokita as Uncle Pom
  • Ichirô Nagai as Shogun Mouro
  • Hiroshi Ito as Oyakata
  • Machiko Washio as Okami
  • Takuzô Kamiyama as Shalulu
  • Yoshito Yasuhara as Lui
Who's the director behind Castle in the Sky (Tenku no shiro Rapyuta)?
Hayao Miyazaki directed Castle in the Sky (Tenku no shiro Rapyuta).
Who produced Castle in the Sky (Tenku no shiro Rapyuta)?
Isao Takahata produced Castle in the Sky (Tenku no shiro Rapyuta).