# Howl's Moving Castle (2004)

> A spirited young woman discovers courage, tenderness, and self-knowledge inside a wandering magician’s enchanted castle.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/2821

## Facts

- Runtime: 119 min
- Genres: Fantasy, Animation, Adventure
- Director: Hayao Miyazaki
- Cast: Chieko Baisho, Takuya Kimura, Akihiro Miwa, Tatsuya Gashuin, Ryunosuke Kamiki, Mitsunori Isaki, Yo Oizumi, Akio Otsuka
- TMDB rating: 8.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0347149/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: whimsical, melancholic, romantic, family movie night, rainy day

## Synopsis

A young girl embarks on a magical journey to reclaim her youth and discover love.

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