Howl's Moving Castle
2004, Japanese. Directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
A magician, a witch, a castle that has life. A fantastic journey into the world of imagination.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- PG
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Where to watch Howl's Moving Castle
Howl's Moving Castle is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Hayao MiyazakiDirector
- 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)
- Daijirou HaradaHeen (voice)
- Haruko KatouMadame Suliman (voice)
- Makoto Yasumura(voice)
- Manabu Muraji(voice)
Details
- Released
- 9 September 2004
- Original title
- ハウルの動く城
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Budget
- $24M
- Box office
- $236M
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What Howl's Moving Castle is based on
Howl's Moving Castle is based on Howl's Moving Castle, a 1986 young adult novel by Diana Wynne Jones, published by HarperCollins.
Young adult novel · 1986
Howl's Moving Castle
By Diana Wynne Jones
Published by HarperCollins
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Howl's Moving Castle: quick answers
What should I watch before Howl's Moving Castle?
Watch Princess Mononoke (1997), My Neighbors the Yamadas (1999), Spirited Away (2001), and The Cat Returns (2002) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Howl's Moving Castle?
Next in the series: Tales from Earthsea (2006), Ponyo (2008), and Arrietty (2010).
Is Howl's Moving Castle worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.4/10 from 11,655 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Howl's Moving Castle?
Howl's Moving Castle runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Does Howl's Moving Castle have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Howl's Moving Castle. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Howl's Moving Castle parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Howl's Moving Castle is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Howl's Moving Castle on?
Howl's Moving Castle is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Howl's Moving Castle?
If you liked Howl's Moving Castle, try Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie, The Black Cauldron, Poupelle of Chimney Town.
Who directed Howl's Moving Castle?
Howl's Moving Castle (2004) was directed by Hayao Miyazaki and stars Chieko Baisho, Takuya Kimura, Akihiro Miwa.
What is Howl's Moving Castle based on?
Howl's Moving Castle is based on Howl's Moving Castle, a 1986 young adult novel by Diana Wynne Jones, published by HarperCollins.