Howl's Moving Castle
"The two lived there."
Originally released in 2004. Howl's Moving Castle is a fantasy/animation film. directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
Starring Chieko Baisho, Takuya Kimura, and Akihiro Miwa
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 9, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
8.4/10
Excellent (10,738 votes)
Budget
$24M
Production budget
Box Office
$236M
9.8x return
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Chieko Baisho
as Sophie (voice)
Takuya Kimura
as Howl (voice)
Akihiro Miwa
as Witch of the Waste (voice)
Tatsuya Gashûin
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)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Budget
- $24,000,000
- Revenue
- $236,049,757
Production Companies
- Studio Ghibli
- Tokuma Shoten
- Nippon Television Network Corporation
- dentsu
- Walt Disney Japan
- d-rights
- TOHO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Howl's Moving Castle about?
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 ...
Who directed Howl's Moving Castle?
Howl's Moving Castle was directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
How long is Howl's Moving Castle?
Howl's Moving Castle has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was Howl's Moving Castle released?
Howl's Moving Castle was released on September 9, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Howl's Moving Castle?
The main cast of Howl's Moving Castle includes Chieko Baisho, Takuya Kimura, Akihiro Miwa, Tatsuya Gashûin, Ryunosuke Kamiki.
Is Howl's Moving Castle worth watching?
Howl's Moving Castle has a user rating of 8.4/10 based on 10,738 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.