There is no better way to appreciate the magic of Studio Ghibli than on the big screen!

CASTLE IN THE SKY (1986) is an early masterpiece of storytelling and filmmaking whose imaginative and ornately detailed vision presaged later films like PRINCESS MONONOKE and SPIRITED AWAY.

Set in the 19th century, CASTLE IN THE SKY follows the story of a young girl with a mysterious crystal pendant who falls out of the sky, and into the arms and life of young Pazu. Together they search for a floating island in the sky, site of a long-dead civilization promising enormous wealth and power to those who can unlock its secrets.

“Frequently astounding.” (Washington Post)

“A terrific adventure yarn.” (Film Frenzy)

Saturday, August  19 This screening is the English dub
Doors 2:30 pm | Movie 3:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Tickets $13 in advance HERE | $13 at the door

Kids and Family Pricing in Effect!
Adults with Kids under 13 just $8! Kids tickets are $6! HERE

CASTLE IN THE SKY “Tenkū no Shiro Rapyuta” (Hayao Miyakazi, 1986 / 126 mins / PG / English subs) 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.

*Minors permitted. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service.
*Rio Theatre Groupons and Rio Theatre passes are OK for any single film screening only. Please redeem at the box office.
*Online sales end an hour before showtime; unless otherwise noted, tickets are always available for purchase at the box office prior to showtime. All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale. Our box office is typically open 30 minutes before showtime. All seating is General Admission; please arrive 20-30 minutes prior to showtime to ensure great seats and time for treats.
*If you are looking to redeem either a Rio Theatre gift certificate or Groupon to any regular Rio Theatre screening: You can either email us in advance <[email protected]> and give us a “heads up,” or do it at the box office prior to showtime. (We seat 400+ people and our regular screenings are very rarely at capacity – you should not have issues being admitted.)