Howard(2018)
He gave a mermaid her voice and a beast his soul.
Howard Synopsis
Though legendary lyricist Howard Ashman died far too young, his impact on Broadway, movies, and the culture at large were incalculable. Told entirely through rare archival footage and interviews with Ashman’s family, friends, associates, and longtime partner Bill Lauch, Howard is an intimate tribute to a once-in-a-generation talent and a rousing celebration of musical storytelling itself.
Howard (2018) is a documentary and music film directed by Don Hahn, released on April 22, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Howard Ashman, Alan Menken, Bill Lauch and Don Hahn. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 57 ratings.
- Director:
- Don Hahn
- Producers:
- Jonathan Polenz, Don Hahn, Lori Korngiebel
- Composer:
- Alan Menken
- Production:
- Stone Circle Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Howard (2018) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Howard before you stream it.
Howard Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Howard.
Official Trailer
Trailer
Howard Ashman Movie Trailer #1
Trailer
Howard Cast & Crew
Main cast
Howard Ashman
as Self / Various Character Scratch Singing (archive footage)
Alan Menken
as Self / Various Character Scratch Singing
- Bill Lauch
Bill Lauch
as Self
Don Hahn
as Self
- Sarah Gillespie
Sarah Gillespie
as Self
- Shirley Ashman
Shirley Ashman
as Self
- Kyle Renick
Kyle Renick
as Self
- Nancy Parent
Nancy Parent
as Self
- Dennis Green
Dennis Green
as Self
Jodi Benson
as Self / Ariel (voice) / Doria Hudson
Jeffrey Katzenberg
as Self
- Chris Montan
Chris Montan
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Don Hahn, produced by Jonathan Polenz, Don Hahn and Lori Korngiebel.
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Howard Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 57 ratings.
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Howard – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Howard online?
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Howard (2018) is available to stream on Disney Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Howard?
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The main cast of Howard (2018) includes Howard Ashman, Alan Menken, Bill Lauch, Don Hahn and Sarah Gillespie. The film was directed by Don Hahn. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Howard released?
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Howard was released on April 22, 2018 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Howard worth watching?
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Howard (2018) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 57 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Howard?
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Yes. The official Howard trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.