The Sky Crawlers
2008, Japanese. Directed by Mamoru Oshii.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Post-credits
- Yes, stay
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- PG-13
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 184 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Mamoru OshiiDirector
- Rinko KikuchiSuito Kusanagi (voice)
- Ryo KaseYuichi Kannami (voice)
- Shosuke TaniharaNaofumi Tokino (voice)
- Megumi YamaguchiMizuki Kusanagi (voice)
- Daisuke HirakawaAizu Yudagawa (voice)
- Takuma TakewakaUroyuki Shinoda (voice)
- MugihitoKyoku Yama (voice)
- Hochu OtsukaHonda (voice)
- Mabuki AndoFooco (voice)
- Fumie MizusawaCall Girl (voice)
- Naoto TakenakaBar Owner (voice)
- Mako HyodoKusmi (voice)
Details
- Released
- 2 August 2008
- Original title
- スカイ・クロラ
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Chihiro Ito
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What The Sky Crawlers is based on
The Sky Crawlers is adapted from a novel.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Sky Crawlers: quick answers
Is The Sky Crawlers worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 184 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Sky Crawlers?
The Sky Crawlers runs 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Does The Sky Crawlers have a post-credits scene?
Yes. The Sky Crawlers has a scene after the credits, so don’t leave early.
The Sky Crawlers parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Sky Crawlers is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Sky Crawlers on?
The Sky Crawlers isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sky Crawlers?
If you liked The Sky Crawlers, try Genocidal Organ, Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 1: The Wyvern Arrives, BLAME!.
Who directed The Sky Crawlers?
The Sky Crawlers (2008) was directed by Mamoru Oshii and stars Rinko Kikuchi, Ryo Kase, Shosuke Tanihara.
What is The Sky Crawlers based on?
The Sky Crawlers is adapted from a novel.