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Synopsis

As war brews, the fate of the world rests on Sophie, a girl working in a hat shop, and Howl, a mysterious wizard who sweeps her off her feet. An Academy Award® nominee, Howl’s Moving Castle stands as one of Hayao Miyazaki’s most beloved masterpieces.

Cast

  • Chieko Baishô
  • Takuya Kimura
  • Akihiro Miwa
  • Tatsuya Gashûin
  • Ryûnosuke Kamiki
  • Mitsunori Isaki
  • Yô Ôizumi
  • Akio Ôtsuka
  • Daijirô Harada
  • Haruko Katô
Moviegoers are saying
This fantasy romance strikes a remarkably consistent chord with audiences, earning universal 5/10 ratings that suggest a solidly entertaining middle-ground experience. Despite the middling scores, viewers consistently praise its inspiring themes and family-friendly approach, with many planning repeat viewings and declaring it a must-see experience.
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Metacritic

100

Though it's difficult to work out what's going on, it's never boring.

Metacritic review by Richard James Havis
Richard James Havis
The Hollywood Reporter
90

The perfect e-ticket for a flight of fancy into a world far more gorgeous than our own. The film doesn't halve itself to appeal to two generations. At its best, it turns all moviegoers into innocent kids, slack-jawed with wonder.

Richard Corliss
Time
80

The tireless volley of ideas and inventions make this a delight that should connect with kids and adults in both dubbed and original-language versions.

Metacritic review by David Rooney
David Rooney
Variety

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Howl's Moving Castle - Studio Ghibli Fest 2025 (2025) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG (Parental Guidance Suggested). It's generally considered a family-friendly movie.
How long is Howl's Moving Castle - Studio Ghibli Fest 2025 (2025)?
The movie is 2hr 15min long.
What's Howl's Moving Castle - Studio Ghibli Fest 2025 (2025) about?
As war brews, the fate of the world rests on Sophie, a girl working in a hat shop, and Howl, a mysterious wizard who sweeps her off her feet. An Academy Award® nominee, Howl’s Moving Castle stands as one of Hayao Miyazaki’s most beloved masterpieces.
Who's the cast of Howl's Moving Castle - Studio Ghibli Fest 2025 (2025)?
  • Chieko Baishô as Sophie
  • Takuya Kimura as Howl
  • Akihiro Miwa as Witch of the Waste
  • Tatsuya Gashûin as Calcifer
  • Ryûnosuke Kamiki as Markl
  • Mitsunori Isaki as Page
  • Yô Ôizumi as Turnip Head, Soldier B
  • Akio Ôtsuka as King
  • Daijirô Harada as Heen, Mayor
  • Haruko Katô as Suliman
Who's the director behind Howl's Moving Castle - Studio Ghibli Fest 2025 (2025)?
Hayao Miyazaki directed Howl's Moving Castle - Studio Ghibli Fest 2025 (2025).
Who produced Howl's Moving Castle - Studio Ghibli Fest 2025 (2025)?
Rick Dempsey, Ned Lott and Toshio Suzuki produced Howl's Moving Castle - Studio Ghibli Fest 2025 (2025).