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      Castle in the Sky

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      96% Tomatometer 28 Reviews 91% Audience Score 50,000+ Ratings Young orphan Sheeta and her kidnapper, Col. Muska, are flying to a military prison when their plane is attacked by a gang of air pirates led by the matronly Dola. Escaping from a mid-air collision via a magic crystal around her neck, Sheeta meets fellow orphan Pazu and the pair join forces to discover the mystical floating city of Laputa while pursued by both Muska and the pirates, who lust for the city's myriad treasures. Read More Read Less Now in Theaters Now Playing Buy Tickets

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      With a storytelling palette as rich and brilliant as its animation, Castle in the Sky thrillingly encapsulates Studio Ghibli's unique strengths.

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      James Berardinelli ReelViews Castle in the Sky is a good enough film to benefit from multiple viewings. And, for anyone unfamiliar with Miyazaki's canon, it provides a great introduction to a wonderfully rich animated catalog. Rated: 3.5/4 Apr 24, 2020 Full Review Caryn James New York Times Liable to strain the patience of adults and the attention spans of children. Aug 30, 2004 Full Review Richard Harrington Washington Post Frequently astounding. Mar 7, 2002 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Miyazaki’s characters feel tangible and human, his action scenes ripe with energy, and his film’s design, as always, abundantly imaginative. Rated: 3.5/4 Jul 31, 2023 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy A terrific adventure yarn. Rated: 3.5/4 Sep 22, 2021 Full Review Chris Ludovici The Spool [S]ometimes a fun adventure in a unique, thrilling environment is all you need. Jan 18, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Tongo M The animation is kind of boring Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/25/24 Full Review Batgirljamie M I love how the boy in this movie refuses to not help the girl in the movie! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/22/24 Full Review Sem M I love studio Ghibli, and I love this movie Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/21/24 Full Review adam m beautiful, sensational moving and up to the usual masterful quality. the ride is breathtaking and memorable. never a bad film Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/19/24 Full Review Audience Member Frankly one of the most tender-hearted in years. I'm not usually into animation but it was lovely. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/18/24 Full Review Nathan H Despite this being judged with standards sky-high due to the director's surrounding works, this movie manages to soar, if not quite as ridiculously high as many of the others. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/27/24 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Young orphan Sheeta and her kidnapper, Col. Muska, are flying to a military prison when their plane is attacked by a gang of air pirates led by the matronly Dola. Escaping from a mid-air collision via a magic crystal around her neck, Sheeta meets fellow orphan Pazu and the pair join forces to discover the mystical floating city of Laputa while pursued by both Muska and the pirates, who lust for the city's myriad treasures.
      Director
      Hayao Miyazaki
      Producer
      Isao Takahata
      Screenwriter
      Hayao Miyazaki, John Semper
      Distributor
      Streamline Pictures, Buena Vista Pictures
      Production Co
      Studio Ghibli
      Rating
      PG (Peril|Fantasy Action Violence)
      Genre
      Fantasy, Anime
      Original Language
      Japanese
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Apr 1, 1989, Original
      Rerelease Date (Theaters)
      May 20, 2024
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Dec 18, 2019
      Runtime
      2h 4m
      Sound Mix
      Dolby
      Aspect Ratio
      Flat (1.85:1)
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