Andres Gomez
6/10The animation is awesome and beautiful but the story and plot, as in last I.G. productions I've seen, is overcooked in a intent to be deeper than it actually is.
Reviewed on October 16, 2013
The Sky Crawlers(2008)
スカイ・クロラ
6.7(184)2h 1m2008-08-02
AnimationActionWarScience FictionDrama
The Sky Crawlers Synopsis
Youngsters called Kildren, who are destined to live eternally in their adolescence. The Kildren are conscious that every day could be the last, because they fight a war as entertainment, organized and operated by adults. But as they embrace the reality they are faced with, they live their day-to-day lives to the full.
The Sky Crawlers (2008) is a animation, action, war, science fiction and drama film directed by Mamoru Oshii, released on August 2, 2008 with a runtime of 2h 1m. It stars Rinko Kikuchi, Ryo Kase, Shosuke Tanihara and Megumi Yamaguchi. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 184 ratings.
- Director:
- Mamoru Oshii
- Writers:
- Hiroshi Mori, Chihiro Ito
- Producers:
- Tomohiko Ishii
- Composer:
- Kenji Kawai
- Production:
- Production I.G, Nippon Television Network Corporation, Polygon Pictures, Warner Bros. Japan
- Status:
- Released
The Sky Crawlers (2008) Trailer
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The Sky Crawlers Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rinko Kikuchi
as Suito Kusanagi (voice)
Ryo Kase
as Yuichi Kannami (voice)
Shosuke Tanihara
as Naofumi Tokino (voice)
Megumi Yamaguchi
as Mizuki Kusanagi (voice)
Daisuke Hirakawa
as Aizu Yudagawa (voice)
Takuma Takewaka
as Uroyuki Shinoda (voice)
Mugihito
as Kyoku Yama (voice)
Hochu Otsuka
as Honda (voice)
Mabuki Ando
as Fooco (voice)
Fumie Mizusawa
as Call Girl (voice)
Naoto Takenaka
as Bar Owner (voice)
Mako Hyodo
as Kusmi (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Mamoru Oshii, written by Hiroshi Mori and Chihiro Ito, produced by Tomohiko Ishii.
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The Sky Crawlers Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 184 ratings.
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The Sky Crawlers – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Sky Crawlers online?
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The Sky Crawlers (2008) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Sky Crawlers?
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The main cast of The Sky Crawlers (2008) includes Rinko Kikuchi, Ryo Kase, Shosuke Tanihara, Megumi Yamaguchi and Daisuke Hirakawa. The film was directed by Mamoru Oshii. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Sky Crawlers released?
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The Sky Crawlers was released on August 2, 2008 and runs for 2h 1m.
Is The Sky Crawlers worth watching?
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The Sky Crawlers (2008) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 184 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, action and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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