Andres Gomez
9/10Really good movie staging in a fictional center European country. The drawings are great and the story is as delicate as any other from Miyazaki.
Reviewed on November 26, 2013
Howl's Moving Castle(2004)
ハウルの動く城
Love Comes First.
8.4(11,405)1h 59m2004-09-09
FantasyAnimationAdventure
Howl's Moving Castle Synopsis
Sophie, a young milliner, is turned into an elderly woman by a witch who enters her shop and curses her. She encounters a wizard named Howl and gets caught up in his resistance to fighting for the king.
Howl's Moving Castle (2004) is a fantasy, animation and adventure film directed by Hayao Miyazaki, released on September 9, 2004 with a runtime of 1h 59m. It stars Chieko Baisho, Takuya Kimura, Akihiro Miwa and Tatsuya Gashuin. Viewers rate it 8.4 out of 10 across 11,405 ratings.
- Director:
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Writers:
- Diana Wynne Jones, Hayao Miyazaki
- Producers:
- Tomohiko Ishii, Toshio Suzuki
- Cinematographer:
- Atsushi Okui
- Composer:
- Joe Hisaishi
- Production:
- Studio Ghibli, Tokuma Shoten, Nippon Television Network Corporation, dentsu, Walt Disney Japan, d-rights, TOHO
- Budget:
- $24,000,000
- Revenue:
- $236,049,757
- Status:
- Released
Howl's Moving Castle (2004) Trailer
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Howl's Moving Castle Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Howl's Moving Castle.
20th Anniversary Trailer
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Official Trailer [Subtitled]
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Ghibli Fest 2023 Trailer
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Ghibli Fest 2023 :30 Sec Trailer
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Official Trailer
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Behind the scenes of Howl's moving castle English dubbing
Behind the Scenes
Howl's Moving Castle Cast & Crew
Main cast
Chieko Baisho
as Sophie (voice)
Takuya Kimura
as Howl (voice)
Akihiro Miwa
as Witch of the Waste (voice)
Tatsuya Gashuin
as Calcifer (voice)
Ryunosuke Kamiki
as Markl (voice)
Mitsunori Isaki
as Kosho (voice)
Yo Oizumi
as Prince Justin / Turnip Head (voice)
Akio Otsuka
as King of Ingary (voice)
Daijirō Harada
as Heen (voice)
Haruko Katō
as Madame Suliman (voice)
Makoto Yasumura
as (voice)
Manabu Muraji
as (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Hayao Miyazaki, written by Diana Wynne Jones and Hayao Miyazaki, produced by Tomohiko Ishii and Toshio Suzuki.
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Howl's Moving Castle Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.4/10 from 11,405 ratings.
CinemaSerf
8/10Certainly my favourite Miyazaki film. The animations are a touch angular, but colourfully and stylishly depict this story of a beautiful young girl who is cursed by an evil witch. In despair, she sets off, directionless, from home and comes across "Howl" and his moving castle - and the sprite "Calcifer". She begins a journey of discovery - about herself as much as anything. "Howl" - the ultimate free spirit is also…
Reviewed on September 4, 2023
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Howl's Moving Castle – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Howl's Moving Castle online?
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Howl's Moving Castle (2004) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Howl's Moving Castle?
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The main cast of Howl's Moving Castle (2004) includes Chieko Baisho, Takuya Kimura, Akihiro Miwa, Tatsuya Gashuin and Ryunosuke Kamiki. The film was directed by Hayao Miyazaki. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Howl's Moving Castle released?
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Howl's Moving Castle was released on September 9, 2004 and runs for 1h 59m.
Is Howl's Moving Castle worth watching?
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Howl's Moving Castle (2004) holds an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 from 11,405 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, animation and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Howl's Moving Castle?
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Yes. The official Howl's Moving Castle trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.