The Howl (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1970, The Howl is a comedy and horror film directed by Tinto Brass, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. A young bride escapes her wedding ceremony with a stranger and together they set off on an epic journey though increasingly bizarre lands. They encounter talking animals and mournful exhibitionists, converse with a discoursing rock, journey through a surrealist's psychedelic hotel, instigate a prison riot, escape from naked cannibals living in a tree and battle a wind-up midget dictator!
Who’s in it. The Howl stars Tina Aumont as Anita Annigoni, Gigi Proietti as Carlo detto 'Coso', Nino Segurini as Berto Bertuccioli and Germano Longo as Direttore Manicomio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Howl has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Howl page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Howl tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Howl (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Howl change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Howl worth watching?
- The Howl holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Howl?
- The Howl stars Tina Aumont, Gigi Proietti, Nino Segurini, Germano Longo and Edoardo Florio.
- When was The Howl released?
- The Howl was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.