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Howl’s Moving Castle

Howl’s Moving Castle (Hauru no Ugoku Shiro) is a 2004 Japanese animated family fantasy film scripted and directed by Hayao Miyazaki, animated by Studio Ghibli.

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 mysterious wizard named Howl. After this chance meeting she is turned into a 90-year old woman by the vain and conniving Witch of the Waste.

Embarking on an incredible adventure to lift the curse, she finds refuge in Howl’s magical moving castle where she becomes acquainted with Markl, Howl’s apprentice, and a hot-headed fire demon named Calcifer. As the true power of Howl’s wizardry is revealed, and his relationship with Sophie deepens, our young grey heroine finds herself fighting to protect them both from a dangerous war of sorcery that threatens their world.

From the Studio Ghibli Collection

Special Features:

  • Storyboards
  • Behind the microphone
  • Hello Mr Lasseter: Hayao Miyazaki visits Pixar
  • Interview with Pete Docter
  • Interview with Diana Wynne Jones
  • Explanation of CG
  • The sounds of Howl’s Moving Castle
  • TV spots
  • Trailers

Awards:

  • Won Mainichi Film Concours Readers’ Choice Award for Best Film (2006)
  • Won Tokyo Anime Awards for: Animation of the Year, Best Director (2005)
  • Nominated for Oscar, Best Animated Feature Film of the Year (2006)
  • Nominated for Annie Awards for Best Animated Feature, Best Directing, Best Writing (2006)
  • Nominated Hong Kong Film Award, Best Film (2006)
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ActorsChristian Bale, Jean Simmons, Lauren Bacall
Barcode9322225095649
ClassificationParental Guidance
FormatBlu-ray
Release DateJune 14th, 2012
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Marjan G05 January 2020
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The animation is exquisitely done...especially I love the faces...young or old..the wicked witch has such a cool face..so well done..as is the case for Sophie..howl is a very interesting character and the story kept me amused and glued to the screen..I have actually watched this movie many times but gave my DVD to a friend and so I bought another one..highly recommended for young and old

Craig N07 May 2018
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The visuals and story are just incredible. Worth getting on blu ray over DVD version.

Patrick09 October 2016
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Man oh man! This animated film is a step up from the Academy-Award winning Spirited Away! Just watch the whole entire film & you can judge it for yourself! Definitely a must-have for all anime fans!

Liz G18 March 2015
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Howl's Moving Castle is another Studio Ghibli classic with its intriguing story line, sense of wonderment, underlying political and/or environmental themes and exceptional graphics. Love, love, love it!

Graham A09 February 2015
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A movie which will stimulate your imagination, one you will always watch again and again.

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