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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

Where to watch

Not available in United Kingdom
Streaming in 15 other countries

Howl isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom right now, but it's available in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada and 11 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

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 isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom yet, but it's available in Argentina, Australia and Brazil and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Howl on Netflix?

No, Howl is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Is Howl on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Howl isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now.

Where can I watch Howl for free?

Howl isn't streaming in United Kingdom yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.