This article is about the 1986 animated film. For other uses, see Castles in the Sky (disambiguation).
Castle in the Sky

Theatrical release poster

Japanese name
Kanji 天空の城ラピュタ

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Directed by Hayao Miyazaki
Written by Hayao Miyazaki
Produced by Isao Takahata
Starring
Mayumi Tanaka
Keiko Yokozawa
Kotoe Hatsui
Minori Terada
Cinematography Hirokata Takahashi
Edited by
Takeshi Seyama
Yoshihiro Kasahara
Music by Joe Hisaishi

Production
company
Studio Ghibli
Distributed by Toei Company

Release date
August 2, 1986

Running time 124 minutes
Country Japan
Language Japanese
Budget ¥500 million (US$8 million)


Castle in the Sky (Japanese: 天空の城ラピュタ, Hepburn: Tenkū no Shiro Rapyuta), also known as Laputa: Castle in the Sky, is a 1986 Japanese animated fantasy adventure film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. It was produced by Isao Takahata, animated by Studio Ghibli, and distributed by the Toei Company. In voice acting roles, the original Japanese version stars Mayumi Tanaka, Keiko Yokozawa, Kotoe Hatsui, and Minori Terada. The film follows orphans Sheeta and Pazu, who are pursued by government agent Muska, the army, and a group of pirates. They seek Sheeta's crystal necklace, the key to accessing Laputa, a legendary flying castle hosting advanced technology.