Howl(2010)
The Obscenity Trial That Started a Revolution. The Poem That Rocked a Generation.
Howl Synopsis
It's San Francisco in 1957, and an American masterpiece is put on trial. Howl, the film, recounts this dark moment using three interwoven threads: the tumultuous life events that led a young Allen Ginsberg to find his true voice as an artist, society's reaction (the obscenity trial), and mind-expanding animation that echoes the startling originality of the poem itself. All three coalesce in a genre-bending hybrid that brilliantly captures a pivotal moment-the birth of a counterculture.
Howl (2010) is a drama film directed by Jeffrey Friedman, released on August 26, 2010 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars James Franco, Todd Rotondi, Jon Prescott and Aaron Tveit. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 199 ratings.
- Director:
- Jeffrey Friedman
- Writers:
- Jeffrey Friedman, Rob Epstein
- Producers:
- Rob Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman, Christine K. Walker
- Cinematographer:
- Edward Lachman
- Composer:
- Carter Burwell
- Production:
- Rabbit Bandini Productions, Werc Werk Works, Oscilloscope
- Budget:
- $5,000,000
- Revenue:
- $1,183,258
- Status:
- Released
Howl (2010) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Howl before you stream it.
Howl Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Franco
as Allen Ginsberg
- Todd Rotondi
Todd Rotondi
as Jack Kerouac
Jon Prescott
as Neal Cassady
Aaron Tveit
as Peter Orlovsky
David Strathairn
as Ralph McIntosh
Jon Hamm
as Jake Ehrlich
Andrew Rogers
as Lawrence Ferlinghetti
Bob Balaban
as Judge Clayton Horn
Mary-Louise Parker
as Gail Potter
Treat Williams
as Mark Schorer
Jeff Daniels
as Professor David Kirk
Alessandro Nivola
as Luther Nichols
Key crew
Directed by Jeffrey Friedman, written by Jeffrey Friedman and Rob Epstein, produced by Rob Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman and Christine K. Walker.
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Howl Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 199 ratings.
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Howl – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Howl online?
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Howl (2010) is available to stream on fuboTV, Dekkoo, Chai Flicks and Dekkoo Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Howl?
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The main cast of Howl (2010) includes James Franco, Todd Rotondi, Jon Prescott, Aaron Tveit and David Strathairn. The film was directed by Jeffrey Friedman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Howl released?
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Howl was released on August 26, 2010 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is Howl worth watching?
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Howl (2010) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 199 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Howl?
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Yes. The official Howl trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.