When Hayao Miyazaki made Howl's Moving Castle, he set out to make an anti-war film. The story of Sophie Hatter and the Wizard Howl and their adventures in a castle powered by a fire demon is just that ...

Sophie, a teenage girl working in a hat shop, is cursed by the Witch of the Waste and transformed into an old woman. Seeking a cure, she finds refuge in the magical moving castle of the mysterious ...

Howl’s Moving Castle might not have won an Academy Award like Spirited Away, but it remains one of the most beloved entries in Studio Ghibli’s library. Focusing on a young girl who encounters a ...

Howl’s Moving Castle is one of Studio Ghibli’s most beloved films. Directed by Hayao Miyazaki, the 2004 animated masterpiece captures the essence of magical adventure, romance, and war through ...

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Studio Ghibli released “Howl’s Moving Castle” in Japan on Nov. 20, 2004, and its thoughtful consideration of age and war remains pertinent even today. The film, based on the novel of the same name, ...

“Howl’s Moving Castle” is a stunning film with gorgeous animation and a recognizable, sweeping score. However, the film disappoints in its writing, despite creating lovable and multi-faceted ...