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Movie Info

Release Date: September 09, 2004
Runtime: 119 minutes
Genres:
Adventure Fantasy Animation
Budget: $24,000,000
Revenue: $236,049,757
Original Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Production Countries:
🇯🇵 Japan
Spoken Languages:
Japanese
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
🍅
88%
Tomatometer
82
82/100
Metacritic
🎬
8.4/10
TMDB
10,916 votes
8.2/10
IMDb
510,825 votes
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Howl's Moving Castle

2004

"Love can transform even the unlikeliest of hearts."

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: El Increíble Castillo Vagabundo? 🇫🇷 FR: Le Chateau Ambulant? 🇵🇹 PT: O Castelo Animado? 🇯🇵 JA: Hauru no Ugoku Shiro? 🇰🇷 KO: 하울의 움직이는 성?

Awards & Recognition

0 Wins
1 Nominations
1 Total
Oscars
1 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner
2006 Oscars Best Animated Feature Film Hayao Miyazaki

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 2/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 0/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
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Box Office

Budget: $24,000,000
Revenue: $236,049,757
Profit $212,049,757
ROI +883.5% (9.8x)

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Howl's Moving Castle is directed by Hayao Miyazaki .

Cast of Howl's Moving Castle

Chieko Baisho as Sophie (voice) in Howl's Moving Castle
Chieko Baisho
Sophie (voice)
Takuya Kimura as Howl (voice) in Howl's Moving Castle
Takuya Kimura
Howl (voice)
Tatsuya Gashûin as Calcifer (voice) in Howl's Moving Castle
Tatsuya Gashûin
Calcifer (voice)
Ryunosuke Kamiki as Markl (voice) in Howl's Moving Castle
Ryunosuke Kamiki
Markl (voice)

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Directors

Hayao Miyazaki - Director in Howl's Moving Castle
Hayao Miyazaki
Director

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Keywords

#excited 122 #romantic 67 #playful 66 #based on young adult novel 51 #witch 49 #hopeful 49 #melancholy 44 #thoughtful 41 #anime 36 #reflective 34 #castle 33 #demon 26 #steampunk 24 #flying 18 #curse 17

Trivia & Fun Facts about Howl's Moving Castle

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  • The film was produced by Studio Ghibli, which is known for its meticulous hand-drawn animation; the studio took three years to complete the film, highlighting the dedication to detail in every frame.

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  • The character of Howl was voiced by Takuya Kimura, a popular Japanese actor and singer, who was initially hesitant to take the role due to the studio's high expectations.

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  • The film features a musical score composed by Joe Hisaishi, whose work has become synonymous with Studio Ghibli films, creating an emotional resonance that enhances the storytelling.

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  • In one scene, the fire demon Calcifer is shown to be particularly fond of bacon; this is a recurring joke that adds humor to his character and showcases his personality traits.

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  • There is a noticeable inconsistency in the portrayal of the castle's size; in some scenes, it appears much larger than in others, which can lead to confusion regarding its scale.

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