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Howl

6.520101h 24mRMovieDrama

It's San Francisco in 1957, and an American masterpiece is put on trial. Howl, the film, recounts this dark moment using three interwoven threads: the tumultuous life events that led a young Allen Ginsberg to find his true voice as an…

DirectorsJeffrey Friedman·Rob Epstein
WritersJeffrey Friedman·Rob Epstein
ProducersRob Epstein·Jawal Nga

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Cast · Directed by Jeffrey Friedman

JFJames Franco
James Franco
Allen Ginsberg
TR
Todd Rotondi
Jack Kerouac
JPJon Prescott
Jon Prescott
Neal Cassady
ATAaron Tveit
Aaron Tveit
Peter Orlovsky
DSDavid Strathairn
David Strathairn
Ralph McIntosh
JHJon Hamm
Jon Hamm
Jake Ehrlich
ARAndrew Rogers
Andrew Rogers
Lawrence Ferlinghetti
BBBob Balaban
Bob Balaban
Judge Clayton Horn
MPMary-Louise Parker
Mary-Louise Parker
Gail Potter
TWTreat Williams
Treat Williams
Mark Schorer
JDJeff Daniels
Jeff Daniels
Professor David Kirk
ANAlessandro Nivola
Alessandro Nivola
Luther Nichols

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Howl — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Howl?

Howl is streaming on fuboTV, Dekkoo and Chai Flicks in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Howl on Netflix?

No, Howl is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on fuboTV and Dekkoo.

Is Howl on Amazon Prime Video?

Howl isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Howl for free?

Howl is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.