Howard (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2018, Howard is a music and documentary film directed by Don Hahn, running about 93 minutes. “He gave a mermaid her voice and a beast his soul.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Though legendary lyricist Howard Ashman died far too young, his impact on Broadway, movies, and the culture at large were incalculable. Told entirely through rare archival footage and interviews with Ashman’s family, friends, associates, and longtime partner Bill Lauch, Howard is an intimate tribute to a once-in-a-generation talent and a rousing celebration of musical storytelling itself.
Who’s in it. Howard stars Howard Ashman as Self / Various character scratch singing (archive footage), Alan Menken as Self / Various character scratch singing, Bill Lauch as Self and Don Hahn as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Howard has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Howard page.
If you liked it. Fans of Howard tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Howard (2018)?
- In US, Howard is available to stream on Disney Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Howard worth watching?
- Howard holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Howard?
- Howard stars Howard Ashman, Alan Menken, Bill Lauch, Don Hahn and Sarah Gillespie.
- When was Howard released?
- Howard was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.