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Overview

User Rating:
8.1/10   38,536 votes
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Director:
Hayao Miyazaki
Writers:
Hayao Miyazaki (screenplay)
Diana Wynne Jones (novel)
Contact:
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Release Date:
20 November 2004 (Japan) more
Plot:
When an unconfident young woman is cursed with an old body by a spiteful witch, her only chance of breaking the spell lies with a self-indulgent yet insecure young wizard and his companions in his legged, walking home. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 8 wins & 13 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(21 articles)
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User Comments:
I really enjoyed this film! more (244 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Chieko Baisho ... Sofî (voice: Japanese version)
Takuya Kimura ... Hauru (voice: Japanese version)
Akihiro Miwa ... Arechi no Majo (voice: Japanese version)
Tatsuya Gashuin ... Karushifâ (voice: Japanese version)
Ryûnosuke Kamiki ... Marukuru (voice: Japanese version)
Mitsunori Isaki ... Koshô (voice: Japanese version)
Yô Ôizumi ... Kakashi no Kabu (voice: Japanese version)
Akio Ôtsuka ... Kokuô (voice: Japanese version)
Daijiro Harada ... Hin (voice: Japanese version)
Haruko Kato ... Sariman (voice: Japanese version)

Jean Simmons ... Grandma Sophie (voice: English version)

Christian Bale ... Howl (voice: English version)

Lauren Bacall ... Witch of the Waste (voice: English version)

Blythe Danner ... Madame Suliman (voice: English version)

Emily Mortimer ... Young Sophie (voice: English version)
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Howl's Moving Castle (International: English title) (UK) (USA)
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MPAA:
Rated PG for frightening images and brief mild language.
Runtime:
119 min
Country:
Japan
Language:
Japanese
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital EX | Dolby Digital EX (English-language version) | SDDS (English-language version) | DTS-ES (English-language version) | DTS-ES
Certification:
Mexico:A | Finland:K-7 | Australia:PG | Sweden:7 | Switzerland:10 (canton of Zurich) | Canada:G (British Columbia/Quebec) | Canada:PG (Alberta/Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) | Argentina:Atp | Portugal:M/6 | Netherlands:MG6 (DVD rating) | Peru:PT | South Korea:All | Malaysia:U | Netherlands:6 (re-rating) | New Zealand:PG | USA:TV-PG (cable rating) | France:U | Singapore:G | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | UK:U | USA:PG | Ireland:G | Brazil:Livre | Germany:6 (bw)

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The license number on the first car Sofie's mother rides is 667. more
Quotes:
Madam Suliman: It's time to put an end to this idiotic war. more
Movie Connections:
References The Wizard of Oz (1939) more
Soundtrack:
Sekai no Yakusoku more

FAQ

What is Howl's Curse?
Why is he named "Howl"?
Are the "Wizard Jenkins" and "Wizard Pendragon" doors in the same kingdom?
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55 out of 86 people found the following comment useful.
I really enjoyed this film!, 23 February 2005
8/10
Author: deegola from United States

It's hard to make any movie that follow after 'Spirited Away' So, when you watch, you have to try and keep an open mind....which is hard to do since the characters, and the whole feel of the film seems so much like his previous works.

But what fun this film is! And interestingly beautiful. I could watch most any of his movies, just to look at the beautiful scenery. I love some of the incredible imagination that goes into his works.

I could easily recommend this film. No, it's not the better than the rest, but I feel it's definitely worth your time.

I look forward to seeing the film again, maybe I will understand some things a bit better.

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