# Castle in the Sky (1986)

> Two orphaned children outrun armies and pirates while uncovering the wondrous, dangerous legacy of a castle suspended above the clouds.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5589

## Facts

- Runtime: 125 min
- Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Animation, Action, Family
- Director: Hayao Miyazaki
- Cast: Keiko Yokozawa, Mayumi Tanaka, Minori Terada, Kotoe Hatsui, Fujio Tokita, Ichiro Nagai, Hiroshi Ito, Machiko Washio
- TMDB rating: 8.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092067/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: whimsical, thrilling, warm, family movie night, weekend adventure viewing

## Synopsis

A breathtaking adventure awaits as a young boy and a mysterious girl soar through the skies in search of a legendary castle.

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