Howl's Moving Castle (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 8.4
Released in 2004, Howl's Moving Castle is a fantasy, adventure and animation film directed by Hayao Miyazaki, running about 119 minutes. “The two lived there.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sophie, a young milliner, is turned into an elderly woman by a witch who enters her shop and curses her. She encounters a wizard named Howl and gets caught up in his resistance to fighting for the king.
Who’s in it. Howl's Moving Castle stars Chieko Baisho as Sophie (voice), Takuya Kimura as Howl (voice), Akihiro Miwa as Witch of the Waste (voice) and Tatsuya Gashûin as Calcifer (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.4/10, Howl's Moving Castle sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $236M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Howl's Moving Castle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Howl's Moving Castle tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Howl's Moving Castle (2004)?
- In US, Howl's Moving Castle is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Howl's Moving Castle worth watching?
- Howl's Moving Castle holds an audience score of 8.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Howl's Moving Castle?
- Howl's Moving Castle stars Chieko Baisho, Takuya Kimura, Akihiro Miwa, Tatsuya Gashûin and Ryunosuke Kamiki.
- When was Howl's Moving Castle released?
- Howl's Moving Castle was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.