Luca
A little courage. A whole summer.
PGPICK SELECTION04
BIG ADVENTURES · BIG FEELINGS
Howl's Moving Castle.
A moving home holds more than one secret.
A curse ages a young hat maker, who takes refuge in a wandering castle and becomes entwined with a wizard trying to escape a destructive war.
View film informationWhy it’s a little special
The intricate castle and shifting identities give a story about compassion and self-worth a memorable visual world.
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Know the story.
Know your little people.
Bombing, burning towns, frightening transformations, threatening magical creatures, peril, and brief mild language.
Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.
BEHIND THE SCENES
The little details.
- Directed by
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Starring
- Chieko Baisho, Takuya Kimura, Akihiro Miwa, Tatsuya Gashuin, Ryûnosuke Kamiki, Mitsunori Isaki, Yo Oizumi, Akio Ootsuka, Daijiro Harada, Haruko Kato, Yayoi Kazuki, Mayuno Yasokawa
Cast shown is the original Japanese voice cast. - Release date
- September 5, 2004
- Runtime
- 119 minutes
- Genre
- Animation, Fantasy, Adventure, Romance
- Studio
- Studio Ghibli
- Language
- Japanese; English dub available
LIGHTS DOWN. SNACKS READY.
Make a night of it.
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Film facts: Apple TV US film listing · additional source . Checked 2026-10-17. Parent notes and recommendations by PG Pick. Artwork belongs to its respective studio.