Howl’s Moving Castle (2004)
- DirectorHayao Miyazaki
- Runtime119 min
- RatedPG
Composite score
Is Howl’s Moving Castle worth watching?
Yes. Howl’s Moving Castle scores 85.6/100 on our composite rating, which makes it highly recommended. It is ranked #14 of 132 anime movies on Read Manga (top 11%). Critics and audiences broadly agree on it (87 vs 85 out of 100). Its strongest score is on Rotten Tomatoes (93%) and its weakest on Metacritic (80/100).
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Synopsis
With her country's peace constantly under threat, Sophie, a lively but unloved milliner, catches the attention of an unexpected defender. But as the wide-eyed damsel in distress crosses paths with handsome Howl, a talented young magician with excess emotional baggage, a fit of jealousy turns the hat maker's world upside down forever. Now, stained by the indelible mark of the wicked Witch of the Waste, Sophie must move mountains to break the pitiless spell, including facing her fears and the mysterious sorcerer. However, has anyone ever set foot in Howl's impenetrable home, a walking wonder powered by a fiery heart, and lived to tell the tale?
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 14 wins & 20 nominations total
Where to watch Howl’s Moving Castle
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Where to watch Howl’s Moving Castle in the US
Availability changes often. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.
