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Castle in the Sky

1986 · 2h 5m · Adventure · Family · Fantasy · Action · Animation

CAST & DIRECTOR

Directed by Hayao Miyazaki. With Keiko Yokozawa, Mayumi Tanaka, Minori Terada.

79.7/100

TMDB RATING

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.

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79.7/100

TMDB RATING

YOUR WATCHLISTA young boy and a girl with a magic crystal must race against pirates and foreign agents in a search for a legendary floating castle.

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RELEASE SNAPSHOT

Release snapshot for Castle in the Sky.

MoviHero lists August 2, 1986 as the release date for Castle in the Sky. Hayao Miyazaki is the listed director. The listed cast includes Keiko Yokozawa as Sheeta (voice), Mayumi Tanaka as Pazu (voice), Minori Terada as Muska (voice), Kotoe Hatsui as Dola (voice). A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.

Release dateAugust 2, 1986

GenresAdventure · Family · Fantasy · Action · Animation

Runtime2h 5m

DirectorHayao Miyazaki

CastKeiko Yokozawa as Sheeta (voice), Mayumi Tanaka as Pazu (voice), Minori Terada as Muska (voice), Kotoe Hatsui as Dola (voice)

TrailerAvailable on this page

Images5 stills

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Is Castle in the Sky right for tonight?

Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.

How much time should I set aside?

Castle in the Sky runs 2h 5m. Allow extra time for breaks.

Is it slow or fast?

The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 10/10: a faster-moving watch.

Is it a good choice when I am tired?

The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.

How emotionally intense is it?

The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.

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Estimated emotional impact: 4/10 versus 7/10. Shared genre: adventure, fantasy, action.

RATING & SOURCE

TMDB audience rating

TMDB: 79.7/100 (7.972/10) from 4,838 votes. Updated Oct 16, 2026.

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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE

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Pacing10/10

Emotional Impact7/10

Mind-Bending3/10

Scary1/10

Violence5/10

Rewatchability7/10

Attention Required3/10

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A CLOSER LOOK

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CAST & CREW

The people who make it land.

Hayao Miyazaki portrait

Hayao MiyazakiDirector

Keiko Yokozawa portrait

Keiko YokozawaSheeta (voice)

Mayumi Tanaka portrait

Mayumi TanakaPazu (voice)

Minori Terada portrait

Minori TeradaMuska (voice)

Kotoe Hatsui portrait

Kotoe HatsuiDola (voice)

Fujio Tokita portrait

Fujio TokitaUncle Pomme (voice)

Ichiro Nagai portrait

Ichiro NagaiShogun Mouro (voice)

Hiroshi Ito portrait

Hiroshi ItoOyakata (voice)

Machiko Washio portrait

Machiko WashioOkami (voice)

CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE

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voiceSheetaSheeta in Castle in the Sky (1986), played by Keiko Yokozawa.Open character guide voicePazuPazu in Castle in the Sky (1986), played by Mayumi Tanaka.Open character guide voiceMuskaMuska in Castle in the Sky (1986), played by Minori Terada.Open character guide