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Hauru no ugoku shiro (2004)
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Ratings: 8.1/10 from 79,731 users
Metascore:
80/100
Reviews: 276 user | 168 critic | 40 from Metacritic.com When an unconfident young woman is cursed with an old body by a spiteful witch, her only chance of breaking the spell lies with a self-indulgent yet insecure young wizard and his companions in his legged, walking home. Director:Hayao Miyazaki |
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Cast
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Chieko Baishô | ... |
Sofî
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Takuya Kimura | ... |
Hauru
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Akihiro Miwa | ... |
Arechi no Majo
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Tatsuya Gashûin | ... |
Karushifâ
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Ryûnosuke Kamiki | ... |
Marukuru
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Mitsunori Isaki | ... |
Koshô
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Yô Ôizumi | ... |
Kakashi no Kabu
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Akio Ohtsuka | ... |
Kokuô
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Daijiro Harada | ... |
Hin
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Haruko Kato | ... |
Sariman
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| Jean Simmons | ... |
Grandma Sophie
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| Christian Bale | ... |
Howl
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| Lauren Bacall | ... |
Witch of the Waste
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| Blythe Danner | ... |
Madame Suliman
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| Emily Mortimer | ... |
Young Sophie
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Storyline
A love story between an 18-year-old girl named Sofî, cursed by a witch into an old woman's body, and a magician named Hauru. Under the curse, Sofî sets out to seek her fortune, which takes her to Hauru's strange moving castle. In the castle, Sophie meets Hauru's fire demon, named Karishifâ. Seeing that she is under a curse, the demon makes a deal with Sophie--if she breaks the contract he is under with Hauru, then Karushifâ will lift the curse that Sophie is under, and she will return to her 18-year-old shape. Written by Sophie Ball
Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG for frightening images and brief mild language See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
JapanLanguage:
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Howl's Moving Castle See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
¥1,444,469,305 (Japan) (21 November 2004) (448 Screens)Gross:
$231,711,096 (Worldwide)Company Credits
Production Co:
Buena Vista Home Entertainment, DENTSU Music And Entertainment, Mitsubishi See more »
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1.85 : 1
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Howl: Looks like we have another addition to the family. Hmmm, you've got quite a nasty spell on you too, huh? Seems everyone in this family's got problems.
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Upon seeing Sen to Chihiro no kamikakushi, Christian Bale immediately agreed to play any role in this film. See more »Goofs
Continuity: When Howl gives Sophie the ring, right before his line "Don't worry, I will follow behind in disguise," Howl's eyes are brown, not his normal blue. See more »Quotes
[walks up to the scarecrow]Howl: Looks like we have another addition to the family. Hmmm, you've got quite a nasty spell on you too, huh? Seems everyone in this family's got problems.
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