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Overview
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Director:
Writers:
Hayao Miyazaki (screenplay)
Diana Wynne Jones (novel)
Release Date:
20 November 2004 (Japan) more
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 & 13 nominations more
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)
User Comments:
A poetic anti-war cartoon. more (244 total)
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
Sound Mix:
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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The license number on the first car Sofie's mother rides is 667. more
Quotes:
Young Sophie:
They say that the best blaze burns brightest, when circumstances are at their worst.
Calcifer:
Yeah, but no-one really believes that. Come on, let's be honest.
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Movie Connections:
References The Wizard of Oz (1939) more
Soundtrack:
Sekai no Yakusoku more
FAQ
What is Howl's Curse?Was Diana Wynne Jones involved?
Why is he named "Howl"?
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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.