Story Overview of Howl’s Moving Castle
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 Rating and Reception
IMDb Rating: Not available
Howl’s Moving Castle Details and Cast
| Movie Name | Howl’s Moving Castle |
| Original Language | Ja |
| Spoken Language | 日本語 |
| Release Date | 2004-09-09 |
| Runtime | 119 minutes |
| Country | Japan |
| Genres | Fantasy, Animation, Adventure |
| Writer | N/A |
| Director | Hayao Miyazaki |
| Producer | Toshio Suzuki, Tomohiko Ishii |
Howl’s Moving Castle Official Trailer
Howl’s Moving Castle Star Cast
| Chieko Baisho | Sophie (voice) |
| Takuya Kimura | Howl (voice) |
| Akihiro Miwa | Witch of the Waste (voice) |
| Tatsuya Gashûin | Calcifer (voice) |
| Ryunosuke Kamiki | Markl (voice) |
| Mitsunori Isaki | Kosho (voice) |
| Yo Oizumi | Prince Justin / Turnip Head (voice) |
| Akio Otsuka | King of Ingary (voice) |
| Daijirô Harada | Heen (voice) |
| Haruko Katō | Madame Suliman (voice) |
Where to Watch Howl’s Moving Castle Online (OTT Platforms)
Netflix
Our Review of Howl’s Moving Castle
'Howl’s Moving Castle' delivers a mixed fantasy experience, combining fantasy, animation, adventure. Released on 2004-09-09, this 119-minute film by Hayao Miyazaki has notable moments but lacks consistency. With performances by Chieko Baisho, Takuya Kimura, Akihiro Miwa, it’s worth a look for fantasy fans.
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