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Castle in the Sky

Name: Castle in the Sky
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Family
Released: 2003-04-15
Duration: 125 min
Rating: 8.9
Cast: Mayumi Tanaka, Megumi Hayashibara, Anna Paquin, James Van Der Beek, Cloris Leachman

Original titleTenkû no shiro Rapyuta

Directed by Hayao Miyazaki · starring Mayumi Tanaka, Megumi Hayashibara and Anna Paquin

2 h 5 min
PG
Animation · Adventure · Family
Japan
Released in the UK 14 April 2003

8.9 Users15 votes

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Synopsis

This high-flying adventure begins when Pazu, an engineer's apprentice, finds a young girl, Sheeta, floating down from the sky, wearing a glowing pendant. Together, they discover both are searching for a legendary floating castle, Laputa, and vow to unravel the mystery of the luminous crystal around Sheeta?s neck. Their quest won?t be easy, however. There are greedy air pirates, secret government agents, and astounding obstacles to keep them from the truth?and from each other.

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Runtime: 125 min2 hours and 5 minutes
Budget: $3.3mStudio Ghibli
Rating: PGParental guidance

How long is Castle in the Sky?: 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes).
When was Castle in the Sky released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 14 April 2003.
Who directed Castle in the Sky?: Hayao Miyazaki.
Who is in Castle in the Sky?: It stars Mayumi Tanaka, Megumi Hayashibara, Anna Paquin and James Van Der Beek.
Where can I watch Castle in the Sky?: In the UK you can watch it on subscription on Netflix.