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Release Date:
20 November 2004 (Japan)
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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
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar.
Another 8 wins
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13 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(22 articles)
Review: Ponyo Aka The Cutest Movie Ever
(From doorQ.com. 11 November 2009, 2:33 AM, PST)
Studio Ghibli's New Film... and More Miyazaki
(From Cinematical. 29 September 2009, 4:15 PM, PDT)
(From doorQ.com. 11 November 2009, 2:33 AM, PST)
Studio Ghibli's New Film... and More Miyazaki
(From Cinematical. 29 September 2009, 4:15 PM, PDT)
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A poetic anti-war cartoon.
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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) |
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.
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Runtime:
119 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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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)
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Trivia:
The license number on the first car Sofie's mother rides is 667.
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Quotes:
Old Sophie:
It was a pleasure meeting you, even if you are my least favorite vegetable! Take care, Turniphead!
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Movie Connections:
Featured in "Troldspejlet: (#34.7)" (2005)
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Soundtrack:
Sekai no Yakusoku
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FAQ
Why did Sophie deconstruct and reconstruct the castle?Why does Sophie randomly become young again at times before finally regaining her youth but retaining the gray hair?
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In a time of war and falsity here it is a dancing poetry from Japan against all the cruelty and pain. The moving castle leads us to a magic place where life has a strong value and elderly people have an important role to play. Also in an apparent hostility or in a scarecrow, Hayao Miyazaki gives us the chance of finding a friend and not letting the dream go down. The perfect technique and the emotional stream are in complete harmony. If the jury of the Venice Film Festival had been more far-seeing, it would have given a more prestigious prize to this masterpiece.