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Overview
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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 »
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Nominated for Oscar.
Another 8 wins
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13 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(44 articles)
Miyazaki Would Like To Make Porco Rosso Sequel
(From Screenrush. 23 August 2010, 4:14 AM, PDT)
Miyazaki's Planning A Sequel
(From EmpireOnline. 22 August 2010, 6:51 PM, PDT)
Good or Evil: The Sorcerer's Apprentice?
(From ReelzChannel. 13 July 2010, 8:06 AM, PDT)
(From Screenrush. 23 August 2010, 4:14 AM, PDT)
Miyazaki's Planning A Sequel
(From EmpireOnline. 22 August 2010, 6:51 PM, PDT)
Good or Evil: The Sorcerer's Apprentice?
(From ReelzChannel. 13 July 2010, 8:06 AM, PDT)
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Thank you so much for this movie Mr. Miyazaki
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Chieko Baishô | ... | Sofî (voice: Japanese version) |
| Takuya Kimura | ... | Hauru (voice: Japanese version) |
| Akihiro Miwa | ... | Arechi no Majo (voice: Japanese version) |
| Tatsuya Gashûin | ... | 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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Also Known As:
"Hauru no ugoku shiro" - Japan (original title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG for frightening images and brief mild language.
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119 min
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1.85 : 1 See 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
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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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Upon seeing Spirited Away, Christian Bale immediately agreed to play any role in this film.See more »
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Continuity: Howl asks Sophie for six eggs. He puts four in the skillet. When he serves the food there are six eggs, even though Sophie is still holding an uncracked fifth egg.See more »
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Referenced in Anime: Drawing a Revolution (2007) (TV)See more »
Soundtrack:
Sekai no YakusokuSee more »
FAQ
What is Howl's Curse?Why does Sophie randomly become young again at times before finally regaining her youth but retaining the gray hair?
Are the "Wizard Jenkins" and "Wizard Pendragon" doors in the same kingdom?
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I Don't get words to express what I felt when coming out of the cinema, Howl's Moving Castle is an absolutely fantastic film and has even out Laputa and Totoro as my favourite Miyazaki film.
The story is amazing and the characters and creatures are as excellently crafted and fun to watch as ever. The voice actors and music are perfect Joe Hisaishi in my opinion is the best contemporary composer.
My only criticism (very little) is maybe the ending (last minutes) that rises suddenly, far from the habitual perfection of the catharsis final of the Miyazaki's films but nothing important
The movie has a really bad thing of the film: THE LONG WAITING TO SEE IT AGAIN!
ESSENTIAL