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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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Thank you so much for this movie Mr. Miyazaki
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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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Aspect Ratio:
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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Trivia:
The license number on the first car Sofie's mother rides is 667.
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Quotes:
[Two soldiers are bothering Sophie]
Howl: There you are sweetheart, sorry I'm late. I was looking everywhere for you.
Soldier: Hey, hey! We're busy here!
Howl: Are you really? To me, it looked like the two of you were just leaving.
[gestures with his hand, the soldiers are forced to march away]
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Howl: There you are sweetheart, sorry I'm late. I was looking everywhere for you.
Soldier: Hey, hey! We're busy here!
Howl: Are you really? To me, it looked like the two of you were just leaving.
[gestures with his hand, the soldiers are forced to march away]
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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
Was Diana Wynne Jones involved?What is Howl's Curse?
Why is he named "Howl"?
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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