Howl’s Moving Castle is an astonishing animated fantasy by Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away) filled with adventure, humour and heart.

Sophie, a quiet girl working in a hat shop, finds her life thrown into turmoil when she is literally swept off her feet by a handsome but mysterious wizard named Howl. The vain and vengeful Witch of the Waste, jealous of their friendship, puts a spell on Sophie. In a life-changing adventure, Sophie climbs aboard Howl’s magnificent flying castle and enters a magical world on a quest to break the spell…

Featuring the voice talents of Jean Simmons, Christian Bale, Lauren Bacall, Blythe Danner, and Billy Crystal.

Duration approx 120 minutes. For ages 7+.

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Last session: Sat 8 Aug 2009 at 1:00 PM - This event has now passed

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