Howl's Moving Castle. Livetv123 was live. May 6 Teenager Sophie works in her late father's hat shop in a humdrum town, but things get interesting when she's. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators. Howl's Moving Castle (English Language) 2004 PG CC. 4.9 out of 5 stars 6,462. Prime Video From $11.99 $ 11. Starring: Christian Bale, Emily Mortimer, Jena Malone, et al. Directed by: Hayao Miyazaki Howl's Moving Castle (Japanese Language). Sophie, an average teenage girl working in a hat shop, finds her life thrown into turmoil when she is literally swept off her feet by a handsome but mysterio. Howl's Moving Castle (2004) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Parent Movie Review
Witches, wizards, curses and spells are all part of the magical world of Howl’s Moving Castle. Under the masterful direction of Hayao Miyazaki, this animated film brings to life an enchanted, smoke-belching castle that plods about the countryside like a great lumbering animal.
In the story, Sophie (voice by Emily Mortimer) is a reserved young woman who works at her mother’s hat shop. On the way to visit her more outgoing sister (voice by Jena Malone), two brazen soldiers bar the way. Caught in the alley, she begins to worry until a blond-haired man appears and offers to accompany her to safety. However, it doesn’t take long for Sophie to realize her champion is in trouble himself.
Oozing out of the walls and doorways is an army of black blobs that seem intent on capturing her escort. Warning the girl of danger, the young man ushers Sophie to her destination. Then, later that evening, an arrogant, aged woman (voice by Lauren Bacall) bursts into the closed store. When Sophie demands she leave, the Wicked Witch of the Waste casts a spell on the talented hat maker, turning her into an 80-year-old woman (voice by Jean Simmons).
Appalled by her reflection in the mirror, Sophie slips out of her upstairs room and heads for the hills, hoping to find a way to undo the curse. There, she stumbles upon the magical, moving castle and lets herself in.
She discovers the fortress is full of spellbound beings. Posing as an elderly cleaning lady, Sophie meets Calcifer (voice by Billy Crystal), the fire who is the moving force behind the hulking contraption. She also runs into Howl (voice by Christian Bale), the master of the house and a man tortured by the pursuit of perfect looks.
Like Beauty and the Beast, this is a story of seeing beyond the exterior surface and into the heart of a person. Full of wildly imaginative characters and creative modes of transportation, the scenario is set in a European city. But the director has integrated mystical beings and traditional Japanese elements that flavor the film like a good splash of teriyaki sauce.
However, the ominous creatures that chase after Howl and Sophie, as well as the depiction of bombs, burning buildings and other aftereffects of war, may disturb younger audience members. In addition, an old woman enjoys a cigarette of undetermined material that appears to affect those subjected to her secondhand smoke.
This film is a visually stunning introduction to the fairytale of another culture that includes intense attention to artistic detail. Yet some viewers may find the storyline fades, leaving too many questions unanswered and other details entirely unexplained.
Starring Christian Bale, Emily Mortimer, Lauren Bcall.Running time: 119 minutes.Theatrical release June 9, 2005.Updated November 29, 2017Howl’s Moving Castle Parents' Guide
What similarities does this plot have to other fairytales? What magical creatures exist in the stories you know?
Despite her curse, Sophie continues to treat others with kindness. Who is she willing to help? How does that kindness pay off for her? What does Sophie learn about the difficulties of old age?
Home Video
The most recent home video release of Howl’s Moving Castle movie is March 7, 2006. Here are some details…
The magic of translating Howl’s Moving Castle into an English Language Version, provide much of the meat for the bonus features on the DVD release of this Japanese anime film. Fan’s of director Hayao Miyazaki’s work will enjoy watching his visit to Pixar Animation Studios, the work that went on Behind the Microphone, and an Interview with Pixar Animation Director Pete Docter. Other extras include storyboards, TV spots and trailers for the movie. Audio tracks are available in English (Dolby Digital 5.1), Japanese (of course) and French.
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Director Hayao Miyazaki has also been involved in the release of several other Japanese films for North American audiences including My Neighbor Totoro and Spirited Away.
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'An animated tour-de-force' – A.O. Scott, The New York Times
From the legendary Studio Ghibli, creators of Spirited Away, and acclaimed director Hayao Miyazaki, comes the Academy Award®- nominated* fantasy adventure for the whole family.
Sophie, a quiet girl working in a hat shop, finds her life thrown into turmoil when she is literally swept off her feet by a handsome but mysterious wizard named Howl. The vain and vengeful Witch of the Waste, jealous of their friendship, puts a curse on Sophie and turns her into a 90-year-old woman. On a quest to break the spell, Sophie climbs aboard Howl's magnificent moving castle and into a new life of wonder and adventure. But as the true power of Howl's wizardry is revealed, Sophie finds herself fighting to protect them both from a dangerous war of sorcery that threatens their world.
*2005: Best Animated Feature, Howl's Moving Castle
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Bonus Features
- Exclusive Booklet
- Feature-Length Storyboards
- Behind The Microphone
- Interview With Diana Wynne Jones
- Miyazaki's Visit To Pixar
- The Birth Story Of The Film Soundtrack
- Explanation Of CG
- Original Theatrical Trailers
- TV Spots
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Discs | Run-time 120 min | Aspect Ratio ? | Color Color | Language |
Region A/1 | Rating | Production Date 2004 | Closed-Captioned ? | Subtitles ? English, French |
Howl's Moving Castle
NAME | ROLE |
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Chieko Baishô | Sofî |
Takuya Kimura | Hauru |
Tatsuya Gashûin | Karushifâ |
Akihiro Miwa | Arechi no Majo |
Ryûnosuke Kamiki | Marukuru |
Mitsunori Isaki | Koshô |
Yô Ôizumi | Kakashi no Kabu |
Akio Ôtsuka | Kokuô |
Daijirô Harada | Hin |
Haruko Katô | Sariman |
Hayao Miyazaki | Director |
Hayao Miyazaki | Screenplay |
Diana Wynne Jones | Novel 'Howl's Moving Castle' |
Rick Dempsey | Producer |
Tomohiko Ishii | Assistant Producer |
John Lasseter | Executive Producer |
Ned Lott | Producer |
Hayao Miyazaki | Executive Producer |
Toshio Suzuki | Producer |
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