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Howl's Moving Castle (2004) Movie vs Book
Film · 2004 · Directed by Hayao Miyazaki · Starring Chieko Baisho, Takuya Kimura, Akihiro Miwa
Howl's Moving Castle (2004) Movie: Cast and Details
A young woman is cursed to look old and takes refuge in a wizard's walking castle.
Book vs Movie: How Close Is It?
Loosely based on the bookIt keeps the main characters and the curse but turns the plot into an anti-war fantasy of its own.
Read or watch first?
Read the book for its humor and plot. Watch the film for its animation and atmosphere.
What the book gives you
Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones
A delightful, funny read that is very different from the film. A great choice for readers of all ages.
Who will like it: Readers who like witty fantasy, with or without having seen the film.