The Floating Castle (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2012, The Floating Castle is a comedy, drama and history film directed by Shinji Higuchi, running about 144 minutes.
What it’s about. In the year 1590, the mighty warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi is close to fulfilling his ambition of unifying all of Japan under his banner when he comes across unexpected resistance in the form of a floating fortress known as Oshi Castle. Narita Nagachika, a frivolous hedonistic fellow and unlikely candidate for the position of rebel general, finds himself in charge of defending the castle. His odds? An army of 500 men to combat Toyotomi Hideyoshi's army of 20,000.
Who’s in it. The Floating Castle stars Mansai Nomura as Nagachika Narita, Nana Eikura as Kaihime, Hiroki Narimiya as Yukie Sakamaki and Tomomitsu Yamaguchi as Shibazaki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Floating Castle has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Floating Castle page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Floating Castle tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Floating Castle (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Floating Castle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Floating Castle worth watching?
- The Floating Castle holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Floating Castle?
- The Floating Castle stars Mansai Nomura, Nana Eikura, Hiroki Narimiya, Tomomitsu Yamaguchi and Koichi Sato.
- When was The Floating Castle released?
- The Floating Castle was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 144 minutes.