- Published: Burbank, CA : Walt Disney Home Entertainment : Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, [2006]
- Year Published: 2006
- Description: 1 videodisc (ca. 119 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
- Language: English
- Format: DVD
ISBN/Standard Number
- 078886145X
- 786936296662
Additional Credits
- Miyazaki, Hayao, 1941-
- Bale, Christian, 1974-
- Simmons, Jean, 1929-
- Bacall, Lauren, 1924-
- Crystal, Billy.
- Mortimer, Emily.
- Okui, Atsushi.
- Hisaishi, Joe.
- Walt Disney Home Entertainment (Firm)
- Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm)
Subjects
- Witches -- Drama.
- Wizards -- Drama.
- Man-woman relationships -- Drama.
- Feature films.
- Adventure films.
- Animated films.
- Science fiction films.
- Adventure -- Animation -- Feature.
- Fantasy -- Animation -- Feature.
- Science fiction -- Animation -- Feature.
- Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Howl's moving castle
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Additional Details
Based on the novel "Howl's moving castle" by Daiana Win Jônzu.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2005.
Voices: Christian Bale, Jean Simmons, Lauren Bacall, Billy Crystal, Emily Mortimer.
A young woman named Sophie is cursed by the Witch of the Waste and is turned into an old woman who is unable to tell anyone of her plight. Unable to continue her job at her mother's hat shop, she goes to the ambulatory castle of the notorious wizard Howl and insinuates herself into his household. Sophie befriends Calcifer, the fire demon who powers the castle and who is bound to Howl by a contract, the terms of which Calcifer cannot reveal. They promise to help each other with their problems. Like Calcifer, Howl can also see through the Witch's spell, and he and Sophie fall in love. Sophie helps Howl confront his former teacher, and the Witch of the Waste.
DVD, region 1; Dolby Digital.
Community Reviews
Miyazaki's Howl's moving castle
A typical Miyazaki/studio ghibli film. Beautiful animation, a good story (thank you, Mrs.Jones), characters that, despite being different from the original characters, are unique and amazing. The music is beautiful. I have watched this movie at least three times and read the book at least twice, and with every view and reread it has only enchanted me more. Definitely worth the time.
Excellent
Great--for both adults and children. Interesting story. I would recommend it!
Amazing movie
I loved every single minute of it! :D
another miyazaki
Great movie draws you in
The book is even better
A beautiful movie, very enjoyable. But the strength of plot comes from the book by Diana Wynne Jones which is FABULOUS. Give it a read!
Loved It!! <3 <3
I love this movie, it is so good!!
Magical!
I love Miyazaki's movies so much because he tells stories in animation like no other person I know. The stories are very heartwarming and Howl's Moving Castle was one of the most amazing movies I 've ever seen. I usually don't care much about animation, but this a movie for all ages. I usually don't like watching movies dubbed, but the voice acting in this movie is great. The characters are easy to fall in love with and the music is GREAT. I would recommend this movie to anyone I meet who wants to watch a good, heartwarming film.
Howl's Moving Castle
I loved this movie from the moment I started watching it. The story is just so unique.
AWESOME!
This is a beautiful movie and I loved it a lot.
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twas alright
One of his best
integrating fantasy, magic, Japanese culture and storytelling, Miyazaki creates incredible stories with stunning animation. This is a true classic, it's still great, even if it's not his best.
Howl's Moving Castle
Like all other Miyazaki movies I loved this!
Great!
Great movie - highly recommended!
remembering
i saw parts of this movie long ago, good movie
One of Studio Ghibli's best
Inspired by, but different from, the Dianna Wynne Jones' book of the same name. Each character must come to terms with constraints (whether imposed by spells or by the secrets they keep) and find a way through to a freer future. The glimpses of the world in which the story is set are fascinating all by themselves, but the story is a true gem. The voice acting is worth watching this film for, especially Billy Crystal's performance as a fire demon.
Very, very good
A good manga movie.
Heart-Warming
Despite the dire undertones of the terrible costs of war, this film still makes you feel warm and happy every time.
Howl's moving castle
I LOVE THIS MOVIE IT IS SO AWESOME!!!!!!
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