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ExcellentBN Score 82.6

2004 · movie · PG · 1h 59m

Howl's Moving Castle

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BN Score 82.6TMDB 8.4

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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.

ReleasedSeptember 9, 2004
Runtime1h 59m
RatedPG
Directed byHayao Miyazaki
ElsewhereIMDb · TMDB
LanguageJapanese

Cast

Chieko BaishoSophie (voice)Takuya KimuraHowl (voice)Akihiro MiwaWitch of the Waste (voice)Tatsuya GashuinCalcifer (voice)Ryunosuke KamikiMarkl (voice)Mitsunori IsakiKosho (voice)Yo OizumiPrince Justin / Turnip Head (voice)Akio OtsukaKing of Ingary (voice)

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Howl's Moving Castle: common questions

Is Howl's Moving Castle on Netflix?

No. Howl's Moving Castle (2004) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on HBO Max.

Where can I watch Howl's Moving Castle?

Howl's Moving Castle (2004) is included with a HBO Max subscription in the US.

Is Howl's Moving Castle worth watching?

It scores 82.6/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in A-tier: excellent.

How long is Howl's Moving Castle?

Howl's Moving Castle runs 1h 59m (119 minutes).

What is Howl's Moving Castle rated?

Howl's Moving Castle is rated PG in the US.

Who is in Howl's Moving Castle?

Howl's Moving Castle stars Chieko Baisho, Takuya Kimura, Akihiro Miwa, Tatsuya Gashuin.

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