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Howl's Moving Castle

8.420041h 59mPGMovieFantasyAnimationAdventure

Sophie, a young milliner, is turned into an elderly woman by a witch who enters her shop and curses her. She encounters a wizard named Howl and gets caught up in his resistance to fighting for the king.

DirectorHayao Miyazaki
WriterHayao Miyazaki
ProducersHayao Miyazaki·Tomohiko Ishii

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Cast · Directed by Hayao Miyazaki

CBChieko Baisho
Chieko Baisho
Sophie (voice)
TKTakuya Kimura
Takuya Kimura
Howl (voice)
AMAkihiro Miwa
Akihiro Miwa
Witch of the Waste (voice)
TGTatsuya Gashuin
Tatsuya Gashuin
Calcifer (voice)
RKRyunosuke Kamiki
Ryunosuke Kamiki
Markl (voice)
MIMitsunori Isaki
Mitsunori Isaki
Kosho (voice)
YOYo Oizumi
Yo Oizumi
Prince Justin / Turnip Head (voice)
AOAkio Otsuka
Akio Otsuka
King of Ingary (voice)
DHDaijirō Harada
Daijirō Harada
Heen (voice)
HKHaruko Katō
Haruko Katō
Madame Suliman (voice)
MYMakoto Yasumura
Makoto Yasumura
(voice)
MMManabu Muraji
Manabu Muraji
(voice)

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Howl's Moving Castle — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Howl's Moving Castle?

Howl's Moving Castle is streaming on HBO Max in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Howl's Moving Castle on Netflix?

No, Howl's Moving Castle is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on HBO Max.

Is Howl's Moving Castle on Amazon Prime Video?

Howl's Moving Castle 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's Moving Castle for free?

Howl's Moving Castle is available on HBO Max in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.