Howl

2010·Movie
1h 24min·R
65
GoodGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Nostalgia8
  • Pathos7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Some sharp wit and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Satire & Parody6
  • Absurdist Humor4

World

Society, politics, and a real life story

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

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About

The Obscenity Trial That Started a Revolution. The Poem That Rocked a Generation.

It's San Francisco in 1957, and an American masterpiece is put on trial. Howl, the film, recounts this dark moment using three interwoven threads: the tumultuous life events that led a young Allen Ginsberg to find his true voice as an artist, society's reaction (the obscenity trial), and mind-expanding animation that echoes the startling originality of the poem itself. All three coalesce in a genre-bending hybrid that brilliantly captures a pivotal moment-the birth of a counterculture.
Beat GenerationLiterary AdaptationFree SpeechAvant-GardePoetryObscenity TrialSocial CommentaryHistorical DramaCounterculture

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Questions about Howl

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Where can I stream Howl legally?

Howl is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Peacock, Chai Flicks, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Howl worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 64%, and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Howl rated?

RStrong languageSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and sexual content.

How long is Howl?

1 h 24 min

Howl runs 1 h 24 min.

Is Howl based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Howl?

Critics64
Audiences64

Yes. Critics average 64 and audiences 64 out of 100, so both groups see Howl much the same way.

Was Howl a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$1 million

No. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 24% of its budget.

What language is Howl in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Howl?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Howl in 30 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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