| Overall: | B |
|---|---|
| Violence: | B- |
| Sexual Content: | B+ |
| Language: | A- |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | B+ |
| Run Time: | 119 |
| Theater Release: | |
| Video Release: | 07 Mar 2006 |
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Howl’s Moving Castle is rated PG: for frightening images and brief mild language.
Cast: Christian Bale, Emily Mortimer, Lauren Bcall
Studio: 2005 Walt Disney Home Entertainment
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About the Reviewer: Kerry Bennett
Kerry Bennett is interested in media from both a journalist and parent perspective. Along with authoring articles for several family-oriented publications, she has written for Parent Previews for nearly 10 years. She serves as Vice President of the Alberta Association for Media Awareness. She and her husband Garry have four sons.
